Enrollment
1,145
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222004320
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alliance Academy for Innovation compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alliance Academy for Innovation
Alliance Academy for Innovation is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cumming, Georgia, enrolling 1,145 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 37% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.5% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,145 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and White (28%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cumming's high schools, it stands alongside South Forsyth High School (2,634 students): Alliance Academy for Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 20.9:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Alliance Academy for Innovation.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alliance Academy for Innovation compares
Alliance Academy for Innovation on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Alliance Academy for Innovation.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alliance Academy for Innovation a good school?
Alliance Academy for Innovation earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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