Enrollment
511
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480888000284
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 50
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atlanta H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atlanta H S
Atlanta H S is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Atlanta, Texas, enrolling 511 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Atlanta H S is leaner than roughly 89% of Texas schools and 31% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #195.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Atlanta Isd also operates Atlanta Pri (544 students) and Atlanta El (447 students) alongside Atlanta H S.
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 Atlanta H S compares
Atlanta H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlanta Isd, which includes Atlanta H S.
$11,710
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 30.0%
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 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is Atlanta H S a good school?
Atlanta H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas 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 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.
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