Alan C. Pope High School was founded in 1987. It is a Standard Public School of the State of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1989, Pope received the prestigious Georgia Blue Ribbon of Excellence in only its second year of operation.

Location: Pope is located in northeast Cobb County, Georgia, USA. It is near the city of Marietta, about 25 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Directions and Map

Students: Pope has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. The student body is very active, with over 50% participating in athletics and 90% participating in extracurricular activities. Approximately 90% of our graduates go on to college; 80% attend four-year colleges and universities while 10% choose two-year colleges. Pope students achieve high scores on the SAT each year and lead Cobb County in GA High School Graduation Test scores.

Curriculum: Twenty-two credits are required for graduation at Pope, twenty-four for graduation with Distinction. We are on a 4X4 Block schedule, in which students take 4 classes each semester and earn 4 units of credit per semester. The typical schedule contains 2 core classes and 2 electives, or 3 core classes and 1 elective.

Pope offers a wide range of courses, including honors and AP level classes for students pursuing a college preparatory diploma and technical/vocational courses for those seeking a vocational diploma. 
Information:
 2008-2009 Course Catalog
 Skills Tutor
 Student Handbook
 School Improvement Plan
 Drivers Education Information

Mascot: Greyhound

Colors: Carolina Blue, Navy Blue, and Grey