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Coordinates: 33°50′05″N 83°52′09″W / 33.8347°N 83.8691°W / 33.8347; -83.8691
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Loganville High School
Address
Map
100 Trident Trail

Loganville, Georgia

United States
Coordinates33°50′05″N 83°52′09″W / 33.8347°N 83.8691°W / 33.8347; -83.8691
Information
TypePublic
Established1907
School districtWalton County School District
PrincipalMatt McDonald
Staff112.30 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Number of students1,925(August 2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.10[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)   Red and White
MascotPyro the Red Devil
WebsiteLoganville High School

Loganville High School (LHS) is located in Walton County, Georgia, United States. Loganville is 35 miles (56 km) east of Atlanta and 38 miles (61 km) west of Athens. The school is a part of the Walton County School District.

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

The School

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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 nearly 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

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Loganville High School employs 137 teachers, four 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 Matt McDonald. The assistant principals are John Lamb, Amanda McMillan, Niles Davis, and Carrin Meadows.

Grading Scale

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

Curriculum

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

Currently, the only foreign language being offered is Spanish.

Work-based learning is offered through the Apprenticeship Youth Program. Career pathway classes (CTAE) that are taken on campus are also offered, as well as fine arts and foreign language pathways.

Dual enrollment 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.

Dual enrollment courses are mainly offered online, but those who choose so may do their classes in-person.

Advanced Placement

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

  • AP Language/AP American Lit
  • AP Literature
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Biology
  • AP Physics 1
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP Government
  • AP Economics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Studio Art
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP Spanish

Exam Exemption Policy

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Exam Exemption Policy
Cohort Course Class Grade Absences (Excused/Unexcused)
Seniors ALL 90+ 5 or less
Juniors ALL 85+ 3 or less
Sophomores Electives 90+ 5 or less
Freshmen Electives 85+ 3 or less

Final exams count for 10% of a student's grade. EOCs count as 15% of a student's grades. Some courses have both a final exam and an EOC.

Graduation Requirements

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Before graduation, students must accumulate a minimum of 4 English credits, 4 Math credits, 1 PE/Health credit, 4 Science credits, 4 Social Studies credits, 4 Fine Arts/Foreign Language/CTAE credits, and at least 7 other elective credits. This adds up to a grand total of 28 credits. Students who participate in credit recovery options must complete all work a week prior to graduation. Students who do not meet graduation requirements may participate in the following year's ceremonies.

LHS Makes Headlines

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  • During the 2024-2025 school year, Loganville had its first flag football player in school history get a full-ride college scholarship.
  • In April 2022, four students were arrested for an anti-LGBTQ+ incident that occurred on school grounds. WSB-TV and Fox 5 Atlanta both covered the story.

Sports

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  • Archery
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bass Fishing
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field
  • eSports
  • Flag Football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Clubs and Organizations

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Alma Mater

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Performed by the Loganville High School Marching Red Devils and 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Loganville High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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