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Coordinates: 31°26′25″N 81°25′52″W / 31.440214°N 81.431022°W / 31.440214; -81.431022
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McIntosh County Academy
McIntosh County Academy in 2015
Address
Map
8945 US Highway 17

Darien
,
Georgia
31305

United States
Coordinates31°26′25″N 81°25′52″W / 31.440214°N 81.431022°W / 31.440214; -81.431022
Information
School typePublic, secondary
Opened1875[1]
School districtMcIntosh County School District
NCES District ID1303600[2]
SuperintendentMelissa Williams
NCES School ID130360002413[2]
PrincipalTodd Willis[3]
Staff46
Grades9–12
GenderCoed
Enrollment395[2] (2022–23)
Student to teacher ratio14.74[2]
Campus typeRural distant[2]
Color(s)Red, black, and gold
   
Team nameBuccaneers
Websitemca.mcintosh.k12.ga.us

McIntosh County Academy (MCA) is the only public high school in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States.[4] It was formerly known as Darien High School.

History

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Side view

In 1794, the city of Darien was given a charter to build a school.[5] In 1820, a branch of the institution was created and classes were held at local churches.[1] The actual school building was built in 1840 on the corner of Adam Street and Rittenhouse Street.

On March 3, 1892, an intentional fire destroyed McIntosh County Academy. The city rebuilt a brick building on top of the remains of the old school in the same year.[6] This was the site of the school for many years, until Darien constructed the new high school off U.S Highway 17.

MCA was built using the one cent ESPLOST (Education Special Local Option Sales Tax).[7]

Extra-curricular activities

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  • 4-H
  • Beta Club
  • Drama Club
  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
  • FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
  • FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America)
  • FFA (Future Farmers of America)
  • Guitar Club
  • HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
  • Independent Authors
  • Interact Club
  • JOOIC (Junior Optimist Octagon International)
  • National Honor Society
  • Science Club
  • Skills USA-Vica
  • Student Council
  • YAC (Youth Advisory Council)
  • Yearbook
  • Gaming club

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Academics

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In 2005, MCA began offering Advanced Placement classes in Calculus, English, US History, Environmental Science, and Art History. These classes are available to juniors and seniors.[9]

MCA did not make AYP until 2007.[10]

MCA was first place in the 2007 GHSA Region 2 GHSGT in English with a 93.7%. The graduation rate rose to third place among the GHSA boards, with 70.6% graduating.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b Lewis, Bessie. They Called Their Town Darien p.58. Darien, GA: The Darien News, 1975.
  2. ^ a b c d e "McIntosh Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Staff Directory". McIntosh County Academy. November 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
  4. ^ "McIntosh County Schools > Home". mcintosh.k12.ga.us.
  5. ^ Coulter, Thomas Spalding of Sapelo p. 189
  6. ^ Sullivan, Buddy. Early Days on the Georgia Tidewater. Darien, GA: The Darien News, 1990.
  7. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  8. ^ "McIntosh County Academy > Home". mcintosh.k12.ga.us.
  9. ^ "McIntosh County Academy > Home". mcintosh.k12.ga.us.
  10. ^ "McIntosh County Academy". education.com.
  11. ^ "Tre Scott - Men's Basketball". University of Cincinnati Athletics.
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