Denmark High School (Georgia) Explained

Denmark High School
Principal:Kim Oliver
Teaching Staff:116.00
Ratio:17.36
Enrollment:2,391 (2022-2023)[1]
Grades:9–12
Streetaddress:645 Mullinax Road
County:Forsyth County
Zipcode:30004
Coordinates:34.1525°N -84.2292°W
Accreditation:Cognia[2]
Conference:6AAAAAA
Colors:Carolina blue, navy blue and white
Mascot:Great Dane
Nickname:Danes[3]
Yearbook:Pedigree

Denmark High School is a public high school in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. It serves grades 9–12 for Forsyth County Schools.

History

The school's groundbreaking was on May 25, 2016[4] and construction was completed in July 2018. Denmark was opened with the main purpose of relieving overcrowding in South Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School,[5] current rivals of the school. It is named for the late Leila Daughtry Denmark (1898–2012), one of the first female pediatricians in Georgia, retiring in May 2001 at the age of 103.[6] [7] The school opened with an initial enrollment of 1,300 students, and only served grades 9–11 in its inaugural year. As of the 2022-2023 school year, its enrollment is 2,391 students. It is the largest public high school in Georgia by campus area, with a size of 110 acres.[4] The school was built on the property of Dr. Leila Denmark.

Academics

Denmark High School has been accredited by Cognia since June 2018.[2]

Student data

During the 2021–22 school year, Denmark had an enrollment of 2,373 students. The student body was 40.9% White, 29.1% Asian, 18.0% Hispanic, 8.8% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Denmark High School. National Center for Education Statistics. May 19, 2021.
  2. Web site: Cognia - Institution Summary . www.advanc-ed.org . October 15, 2020.
  3. Web site: 2020-2021 GHSA Member School Directory GHSA.net . www.ghsa.net . Georgia High School Association . October 15, 2020.
  4. Web site: BOE marks groundbreaking for Denmark High School .
  5. Web site: About Us / Overview. www.forsyth.k12.ga.us. en. 2018-08-14.
  6. Web site: "Forsyth County's New High School". Forsyth County News. November 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107221509/http://www.forsythnews.com/archives/29618/. November 7, 2016. dead.
  7. Web site: Kim. Williamson. Dr. Leila Denmark – New High School in Forsyth County dedicated to the long career of beloved pediatrician, mentor and educator. UpInCumming. 22 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161123054220/http://www.upincumming.com/dr-leila-denmark-new-high-school-in-forsyth-county-dedicated-to-the-long-career-of-beloved-pediatrician-mentor-and-educator/. 23 November 2016. dead.
  8. https://app3.doe.k12.ga.us/ows-bin/owa/fte_pack_ethnicsex.entry_form