Duluth High School
Principal: Cindy Kinchen
3737 Brock Road, Duluth, GA 30096
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Duluth High School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- The Duluth High School graduating Class of 2024 had 615 graduates, making it one of the largest graduating classes in recent history. Graduates included 1 National Merit Scholar, 5 Governor's Honors Program finalists, and 1 Questbridge Scholar. Additionally, 10 ROTC cadets earned the Seal for Leadership Skills, 73 seniors earned the Georgia Department of Education CTE seal, and 139 seniors earned the Georgia Department of Education Fine Arts seal.
- Duluth High School was voted as the 2023-24 winner of the Region 7 Sportsmanship Award for the 3rd consecutive year. This award is sponsored by the GHSA and Jackson EMC and voted on by the Athletic Directors within our region. Additionally, in August 2023, Duluth High hosted a High Five pep rally to celebrate our selection as Team of Week.
- Duluth values and prioritizes the voice of each and every student. Our Student Advisory Council (SAC), Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (GSLT), Student Reps, and LEAD groups meet monthly with local administration, Duluth city officials and GCPS leaders to collaborate on school and community processes and initiatives. Together these groups developed four student led initiatives revolving around empathy, equity, and excellence. One of those initiatives included the beginning of SALT (Student Athlete Leadership Team (to have its inaugural year in 2024-25).
- The Duluth Swim & Dive program was named the Gwinnett County- Boy’s Coaching Staff of the Year for 2023-24 for their record finish of 4th place in the County Swim Meet.
- 13 of our 2023-2024 sports programs made the post-season. This includes the highest-ever finish at county by our Swim & Dive program, a Final 4 appearance from our E-Sports team on the heels of their previous year's State Championship and a record-setting individual performance in Track & Field from Jaden Wiley. He set the Gwinnett County record in the 100- and 200-Meter dash and won the 100 M State Title bringing a title back to Duluth for the first time in over a decade.
- Thirty percent of the Class of 2024 were Honor Graduates, and in total, the Class of 2024 earned $6.6 million in scholarships, not including the HOPE Scholarship.
- The Duluth Science Olympiad Team placed 3rd overall in the regional competition and advanced to the state level. They also received three first-place finishes, 3 second-place finishes, and 3 4th place finishes in the region.
- The Duluth High School Theater program received two nominations at the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards and seven honorable mentions in the Spring of 2024.
- The Duluth High School Metal Crusaders received the Judges Award for their “Metal Mindset” and focus on team sustainability and environment. The team placed 18th out of 72, dominating regional events and qualifying for the District Championship for the second year in a row. One member won the Dean’s List award at the district level, allowing them to represent our school at the World Championships.
- Duluth High School is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school. PBIS encourages positive behaviors with recognition for students who exhibit appropriate school conduct.
- Duluth High School celebrated its 65th anniversary in the 2023-2024 school year.