- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, TX
Atlanta H S
Federal NCES profile for Atlanta H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480888000284
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlanta H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlanta H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atlanta, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Atlanta H S grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 50.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 480888000284 · Atlanta, TX High · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 10.2:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlanta Pri (544 students)
Atlanta H S grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 50.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Atlanta H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlanta Pri
Atlanta Pri
544 students
- This school
Atlanta H S
511 students
- Atlanta El
Atlanta El
447 students
- Atlanta Middle
Atlanta Middle
427 students
What this shows Atlanta H S reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlanta H S compares
Atlanta H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Atlanta H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Isd reports $13,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlanta H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlanta El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlanta Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlanta H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta H S
How many students attend Atlanta H S?
Atlanta H S has 511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, TX. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta H S is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlanta H S?
52.3% of students at Atlanta H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta H S?
The largest demographic group at Atlanta H S is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Atlanta, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlanta H S?
Atlanta H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Atlanta H S rank among public schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atlanta, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Atlanta Isd?
Besides Atlanta H S, Atlanta Isd also operates Atlanta Pri (544 students), Atlanta El (447 students), and Atlanta Middle (427 students). See the Atlanta Isd district page for the complete list.