School type Public, secondary NCES District ID 1303600 NCES School ID 130360002413 Phone +1 912-437-6691 Number of students 543 (2009–2010) | Opened 1875 Superintendent Dr. Ernistine Kirby Principal Larry Day Color Gold | |
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Address 8945 US-17, Darien, GA 31305, USA District McIntosh County School District | ||
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McIntosh County Academy (MCA) is the only public high school in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. It was formerly known as Darien High School.
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History
In 1794, the city of Darien was given a charter to build a school. In 1820, a branch of the institution was created and classes were held at local churches. 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. 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).
Academics
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.
MCA did not make AYP until 2008.
MCA was first place in the 2008 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.