McIntosh High School
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School Profile
McIntosh High School
2026-2027 School Profile
Motivating. Helping. Succeeding.
Amy Hammock, Principal
201 Walt Banks Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Phone: 770-631-3232
CEEB Code: 112360
About McIntosh High School
McIntosh High School is a top-ranked public, four-year college preparatory school serving approximately 1,725 students in grades 9-12 with a 97.7% graduation rate.
Located in Peachtree City, just 25 miles south of Atlanta, the school serves a thriving, family-oriented community with access to leading employers in healthcare, aviation, technology, and education.
McIntosh is one of five high schools in the Fayette County Public School System, which also includes five middle schools and fourteen elementary schools.
Special Programs
Pathway Programs: McIntosh High School offers nine Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, five Fine Arts pathways, and three World Language pathways. These pathways integrate academic instruction with hands-on learning and real-world applications, preparing students for success in college, career, and technical education.
Dual Enrollment: McIntosh High School students may earn both high school and college credit by completing approved courses at eligible postsecondary institutions.
STEM Program: McIntosh High School offers a rigorous, highly competitive STEM Program. Students must apply and be accepted into the program during the ninth or tenth grade.
Curriculum
The school year is divided into two semesters, each consisting of two nine-week grading periods. The school day includes seven 50-minute class periods.
Juniors and seniors with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher may qualify for a one-period opt-out. Each successfully completed semester course earns one-half (.5) Carnegie unit of credit.
Our Stats
Our School at a Glance
92%
Of students continue to higher education
95%
Of students participate in athletics, clubs, extracurricular activities and/or part-time employment
$5 Million
In scholarships awarded to the Class of 2027
Scholarships
McIntosh High School provides students with access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities and resources. The Counseling Department shares scholarship information with students and parents through multiple communication channels throughout the school year.
A comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities is also available on the McIntosh High School website.
View McIntosh High School Scholarships
Graduation Requirements
23 Total Credits Required
- English: 4 credits
- Math: 4 credits, including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra
- Science: 4 credits, including Biology; Chemistry or Environmental Science; and Physics or Physical Science
- Social Studies: 3 credits, including World History, U.S. History, Economics (1/2 unit), and American Government (1/2 unit)
- Health & Personal Fitness: 1 credit. Three credits of JROTC may be used to meet the requirement.
- CTAE / World Language / Fine Arts: 3 credits. Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must complete two units of the same world language.
- Additional Electives: 4 credits
School Counselors
Lisa Love, Lead Counselor
love.lisa@fcboe.org
Marisa Dobson
Dobson.marisa@fcboe.org
Diana Le
le.diana@fcboe.org
Timberly Cook
cook.timberly@fcboe.org
College and Career Specialist
TaMesha Hickey
hickey.tamesha@fcboe.org
Awards and Distinctions
AP School Honors:
McIntosh High School was recognized on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll at the Gold level and named an AP STEM School, AP STEM Achievement School, AP Humanities School, and AP Humanities Achievement School.
- 1,018 AP Students
- 2,453 AP exams
- 91.16% AP students with scores of 3+
Athletic Excellence:
- 23 GHSA Sports
- 467 athletes
- 3.75 GPA for all athletes
- 99.7% athlete pass rate for AP classes
- 729 AP credits earned
- 1 state championship, 3 state runner ups, 2 Elite 8, 4 Sweet 16, 20 State Individual Qualifiers, 12 Region Championships
Academic/Community Honors:
- #282 of 20,162 Best Pulbic High Schools in America
- #30 of 293 Best High Schools for STEM in Georgia
- #14 of 442 Best High Schools in Georgia
- #12 of 421 Best Public High School Teachers in Georgia
Class of 2027 ACT/SAT Scores
ACT Average
- English: 25
- Math: 24.7
- Science: 24.7
- Reading: 25.5
- Composite: 24.8
SAT Average
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 591
- Math: 604
- Total: 1195
Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
- White: 50.53%
- Hispanic/Latino: 16.04%
- Asian: 15.86%
- Black: 11.28%
- Multiracial: 5.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native: Less than 1%
Grading and Ranking
Grading Scale
- A: 90-100
- B: 80-89
- C: 71-79
- D: 70
- F: 69 and below
Dual Enrollment Transfer Grades
- A: 95
- B: 85
- C: 75
- D: 70
- F: 69
Transfer Grades
- A+: 98
- A: 95
- A-: 93
- B+: 88
- B: 85
- B-: 83
- C+: 78
- C: 75
- C-: 73
- D: 70
- F: 69
Class of 2026 Profile
Total Graduates: 413
Average Weighted GPA: 3.7
Post-Secondary Plans
- Four-Year College: 82%
- Technical/Two-Year College: 9.9%
- Gap Year: 3.9%
- Military: 2%
- Work/Other: 2%
Advanced Placement
Total AP Scores: 2,453
Passing Scores (3+): 91.16%
Advanced Placement Courses
- American Government
- Art History
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Computer Science Principles
- Computer Science A
- Drawing
- 2-D Design
- English Language
- English Literature
- Environmental Science
- European History
- Human Geography
- Macroeconomics
- Physics 1
- Physics 2
- Physics C: Mechanics
- Precalculus
- Psychology
- Research (STEM Only)
- Seminar (STEM Only)
- Spanish
- Statistics
- U.S. History
- World History
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs
McIntosh High School offers over 60 clubs, including academic, interest-based, and honor societies.
Interscholastic Sports
McIntosh High School offers a variety of athletic programs throughout the school year. Student-athletes maintain an average GPA of 3.75 and a 99.7% AP course pass rate. During the 2026 school year, 20 student-athletes from the class qualified for state competition, and 19 signed to compete at the collegiate level.