Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Morris Innovative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
82%
19%
Black
5%
36%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)30-34%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Innovative High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Innovative High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Morris Innovative High School?
259 students attend Morris Innovative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Morris Innovative High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris Innovative High School?
Morris Innovative High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris Innovative High School offer ?
Morris Innovative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Innovative High School part of?
Morris Innovative High School is part of Dalton Public Schools School District.
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