- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta High School
Federal NCES profile for Alpharetta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228003364
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpharetta High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpharetta High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpharetta High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Alpharetta High School held near 2,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.4 → 113.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-90 students YoY 130228003364 · Alpharetta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,024 enr · 16.7:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Alpharetta High School held near 2,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.4 → 113.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alpharetta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- This school
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- Johns Creek Hi
Johns Creek High School
1,789 students
What this shows Alpharetta High School reports 2,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpharetta High School compares
Alpharetta 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,024 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,024
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 31.8%
Asian 31.8%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Alpharetta High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpharetta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpharetta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Alpharetta
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Denmark High School
Standard public school
2,527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Milton High School
Standard public school
1,999 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Chattahoochee High School
Standard public school
1,730 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Innovation Academy
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.6:1 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 (~2,024 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpharetta High School
How many students attend Alpharetta High School?
Alpharetta High School has 2,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,174 (2022-23) → 2,084 (2023-24), nearly flat (-90).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta High School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpharetta High School?
8.7% of students at Alpharetta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpharetta High School?
The largest demographic group at Alpharetta High School is Asian at 31.8% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpharetta High School?
Alpharetta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Alpharetta High School rank among high schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpharetta High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Alpharetta High School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Milton High School (1,999 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.