Loganville High School

Loganville High School (LHS) is located in Walton County, Georgia, United States. Loganville is 35 miles east of Atlanta and 38 miles west of Athens.

Loganville High School
Address
100 Trident Trail

Loganville
,
Georgia

United States
Coordinates33°50′05″N 83°52′09″W
Information
TypePublic
Established1907
School districtWalton County School District
Head teacherMichael Robison
Staff89.50 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Number of students1,661 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.56[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)   Red and white
MascotPyro the Red Devil
WebsiteLoganville High School

Walton County has nine elementary, three middle, and three high schools, and a Performance Learning Center.

The school

Loganville High School is a public, four-year comprehensive high school for grades nine through twelve. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The present school facility was first occupied in the fall of 1998. In January 2002, a new wing was opened to house an additional 450 students.

With an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, LHS is a school in transition from rural to urban.

In 2008 LHS was awarded bronze for the highest percentage of students meeting and exceeding standards.

Faculty

Loganville High School employs 137 teachers, five administrators, four counselors, and two media specialists. 22 staff members are certified to work with gifted children. The school also employs five secretaries, ten paraprofessionals, two school resource officers, one school nurse, and eight other support personnel. Five parent volunteers supplement the secretarial and administrative support positions on a regular basis. Many more volunteer their services on testing days and other special occasions.

The principal is Michael Robison. The assistant principals are Brad Boleman, Cindy Nobles-Bristow, Rick Weeks, and Carrin Meadows.

Grading scale
Letter grade %
A 90–100
B 80–89
C 70–79
F Below 70

Curriculum

LHS uses a 4x4 block schedule that offers academic, technology/career, and elective credits.

Four levels each of Spanish and French are available.

Work-based learning is offered through the Youth Apprenticeship Program. Areas of concentration include cosmetology, business, early childhood education, construction, horticulture, and health care.

Walton Career Academy offers students a chance to take collegiate level courses during high school through the Walton County Public School System. Students can receive both high school and college credit.

Advanced Placement

Twelve AP courses are offered at LHS. Approximately 200 students take advantage of these course offerings. Courses are weighted by adding 10 points to the total class grade. These courses include:

  • AP US History
  • AP World History
  • AP Government
  • AP Economics
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Language
  • AP Literature
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Art
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP Physics
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Psychology

Testing

Georgia High School Graduation Test (first-time takers in 11th grade):

2005-2006

  • Language Arts: 42%
  • Math: 51%
  • Science: 2%
  • Social Studies: 56%
  • Writing: 1%

2004-2005

  • Language Arts: 41%
  • Math: 5%
  • Science: -15%
  • Social Studies: 9%
  • Writing: 19%

Graduation requirements

Before graduation, students must accumulate a minimum of 28 units or credits.

Post-secondary plans

Class of 2006:

  • Four year colleges/universities: 26%
  • Two year colleges/schools: 28%
  • Technical/vocational colleges/schools: 11%
  • Military: 3%
  • Full-time employment: 3%
  • Graduation rate: 79.9%

Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Clubs and organizations
  • Academic Bowl
  • AFJROTC
  • Archery
  • Beta Club
  • Chorus
  • Classic Gaming Club
  • Color Guard
  • FCCLA
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Foreign Language Club
  • Future Business Leaders of America
  • Future Educators of America
  • Future Farmers of America
  • Future Georgia Educators
  • Key Club
  • Literary Team
  • Marching Band
  • National Honor Society
  • S.A.D.D.
  • S.A.F.E.
  • SGA
  • Technology Student Association

Alma mater

Performed by the Loganville High School Marching Red Devils/Choir:

Across the hills of dear old Walton
Lives a noble clan
Songs of Loganville wait for glory
A grand and glorious band
Alma Mater, thee we'll honor
Ever loyal be
Thee, we'll crown forever with glory
Loganville, here's to thee.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Loganville High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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