Hispanic students represented 3% of McIntosh Academy enrollment for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, McIntosh Academy reported enrolling 11 Hispanic students, matching the count from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Overall enrollment at McIntosh Academy reached 381 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students accounted for 3% of the population, which made them the second-smallest demographic group at the school.

The school operates within McIntosh County School District, whose central office is in Darien.

Of the 3 schools in the district, Todd Grant Elementary School recorded the highest number of Hispanic students in 2024-25, totaling 18.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported Georgia’s public school student demographics as about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism has been a significant concern in Georgia’s schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. As a response, GaDOE implemented a statewide initiative that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and focused support for districts with higher needs.

In 2025, Georgia legislators updated school attendance regulations to prohibit expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The new law also outlines fresh reporting procedures and connects with programs designed for students who pursue alternative routes to earn diplomas.

By 2026, the average student-to-teacher ratio in Georgia was about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.