Enrollment
3,058
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255003838
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
161.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Archer High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Archer High School
Archer High School is a large high school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, enrolling 3,058 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 32% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,058 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lawrenceville's high schools, it stands alongside Discovery High School (2,703 students): Archer High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 16:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Archer High School.
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 Archer High School compares
Archer High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,113
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Archer High School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~3,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 51/100 (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 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.
Is Archer High School a good school?
Archer High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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