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Grady High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Fulton County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 357 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    C-
  7. Administration
    B-
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    C
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Grady High School is a highly rated, public school located in Atlanta, GA. It has 1,372 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
Address
929 Charles Allen Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Telephone
(404) 802-3001
Website
atlanta.k12.ga.us

Grady High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
65%
Percent Proficient - Math
44%
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Average SAT
1170
346 responses
Average ACT
26
227 responses
AP Enrollment
31%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$74,502
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,296
National
$949
Median Home Value
$322,058
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
C-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
69%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.32 responses
Poll
81%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.32 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 99 responses
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  • Pep rallys
    22%
  • Coffeehouses
    16%
  • Homecoming
    14%
  • Sports games
    13%
  • Visions
    10%
  • Plays/musicals
    10%
  • Prom
    6%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,372
Free or Reduced Lunch
37%
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$55,088
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.5%
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$17,573/ year
National
$12,239
85%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.54 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.54 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.54 responses
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Grady is one of the higher ranking schools in Atlanta Public Schools. It offers a wide range of AP classes and exams, although they do lack a few courses that other schools might have. The teachers are generally pretty good and supportive, although there are a few who are absolutely insufferable and who most students try to avoid because they are not able to properly teach the material, act unfairly and unprofessionally, and/or are just not cool. Grady has a very strong theatre and visual arts program driven by passionate teachers and students. There is also an orchestra program, which is alright, and a marching band, which also seems to be alright.
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I was able to partake in many different aspects of life, such as taking classes in healthcare, art, fashion, or business. The whole four years of one's life is spent there finding out what you like to do, somewhat like college just a precursor towards it. I took healthcare all four years, including art and Spanish for three. I realized that I liked learning more about the human body and development as we studied it in school and I've decided that I want to be in the medical field. Though, doing art leisurely is fine too I really enjoyed the process. Also, there is a wide variety of sports to participate in. There is lacrosse, soccer, tennis, swim, football, cheer leading, and much more. I really enjoyed my school life here and made many friends.
Grady is one of the higher ranking schools in Atlanta Public Schools. It offers a wide range of AP classes and exams, although they do lack a few courses that other schools might have. The teachers are generally pretty good and supportive, although there are a few who are absolutely insufferable and who most students try to avoid because they are not able to properly teach the material, act unfairly and unprofessionally, and/or are just not cool. Grady has a very strong theatre and visual arts program driven by passionate teachers and students. There is also an orchestra program, which is alright, and a marching band, which also seems to be alright.