Serving 1,675 students in grades 9-12, Cross Keys High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 62% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cross Keys High School's student population of 1,675 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cross Keys High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
90%
18%
Black
4%
36%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
62%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross Keys High School?
The graduation rate of Cross Keys High School is 62%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cross Keys High School?
1,675 students attend Cross Keys High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cross Keys High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Keys High School?
Cross Keys High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Keys High School offer ?
Cross Keys High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cross Keys High School part of?
Cross Keys High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
View the Cross Keys High School yearly calendar below.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2020
Pretty cool but they need to fix the paths to the trailers. Its pretty muddy.
5 10/21/2013
BEST SCHOOL EVER! PROVIDED ME WITH EVERYTHING I NEED! TEACHERS ARE CARING! WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT TO WHERE I AM WITHOUT THE PEOPLE AT CROSS KEYS!
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