- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglasville, GA
Alexander High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130186001976
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186001976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Alexander High School held near 1,844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.7 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130186001976 · Douglasville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,830 enr · 17.9:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Alexander High School held near 1,844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.7 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alexander High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- This school
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- Chapel Hill Mi
Chapel Hill Middle School
1,036 students
What this shows Alexander High School reports 1,830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander High School compares
Alexander High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,830
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Alexander High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Douglasville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Douglas County High School
Standard public school
1,958 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
New Manchester High School
Standard public school
1,894 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
South Paulding High School
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill High School
Standard public school
1,646 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander High School
How many students attend Alexander High School?
Alexander High School has 1,830 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,823 (2022-23) → 1,844 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander High School?
34.4% of students at Alexander High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander High School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander High School?
Alexander High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander High School rank among high schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Alexander High School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Chapel Hill High School (1,646 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.