- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrenceville, GA
Archer High School
Federal NCES profile for Archer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255003838
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Archer High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Archer High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Archer High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Archer High School held near 3,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 161.4 → 159.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 130255003838 · Lawrenceville, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,058 enr · 19:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Archer High School held near 3,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 161.4 → 159.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Archer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- This school
Archer High School
3,058 students
- North Gwinnett
North Gwinnett High School
3,033 students
What this shows Archer High School reports 3,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Archer High School compares
Archer 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,058 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,058
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
310
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 14.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Archer High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Archer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gwinnett High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Archer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Lawrenceville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Discovery High School
Standard public school
2,703 students 16:1 students per teacher
Central Gwinnett High School
Standard public school
2,414 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High School
Standard public school
2,221 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Phoenix High School
Alternative education program
921 students 27.1:1 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 (~3,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Archer High School
How many students attend Archer High School?
Archer High School has 3,058 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 3,134 (2022-23) → 3,073 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archer High School is 19:1, which is 32% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Archer High School?
32.6% of students at Archer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Archer High School?
The largest demographic group at Archer High School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Archer High School?
Archer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Archer High School rank among high schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Archer High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Archer High School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.