- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumming, GA
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Alliance Academy for Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222004320
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance Academy for Innovation earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alliance Academy for Innovation has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Academy for Innovation ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Alliance Academy for Innovation held near 1,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130222004320 · Cumming, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 19.7:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Alliance Academy for Innovation held near 1,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alliance Academy for Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 1,145
Alliance Academy for Innovation
1,145 students
What this shows Alliance Academy for Innovation reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alliance Academy for Innovation compares
Alliance Academy for Innovation 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 91% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,993
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 61.7%
White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Alliance Academy for Innovation is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alliance Academy for Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alliance Academy for Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Cumming
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Forsyth High School
Standard public school
2,634 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
West Forsyth High School
Standard public school
2,503 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Forsyth Central High School
Standard public school
2,457 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth High School
Standard public school
2,151 students 17.8:1 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 (~1,145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alliance Academy for Innovation
How many students attend Alliance Academy for Innovation?
Alliance Academy for Innovation has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,110 (2022-23) → 1,116 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Academy for Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Academy for Innovation is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alliance Academy for Innovation?
5.5% of students at Alliance Academy for Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance Academy for Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Alliance Academy for Innovation is Asian at 61.7% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance Academy for Innovation?
Alliance Academy for Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Alliance Academy for Innovation rank among high schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Academy for Innovation ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Cumming, 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 Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Alliance Academy for Innovation, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.