Charles R. Drew High School sees 626 Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Charles R. Drew High School enrolled 626 Hispanic students, an increase of 12% compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

The available data indicates total enrollment at Charles R. Drew High School reached 1,649 students in 2024-25. Hispanic students represented 38% of all students, making them the second-largest demographic at the school.

Located in the Clayton County School District, Charles R. Drew High School is supported by a central office in Jonesboro.

Within the Clayton County School District’s 65 schools, Forest Park High School reported the highest Hispanic enrollment in 2024-25, with 882 students.

Enrollment in Georgia’s public schools totaled more than 1.7 million students, as stated in the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary school had the largest share—787,206 students, accounting for 45.9%. Middle schools had 388,733 students (22.7%) while high schools tallied 539,092 students (31.4%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to pose challenges for Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students absent at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE initiated a statewide campaign featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, publicity efforts, and targeted assistance for districts needing additional support to improve attendance rates.

For 2025, Georgia legislators enacted new attendance policies prohibiting expulsion due only to absenteeism. The law also introduces strengthened data reporting and supports alternative diploma programs.

By 2026, the student-to-teacher ratio in Georgia averaged about 14:1, which remains below the national average of 15:1.