Enrollment
1,695
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · College Park, GA
Banneker High School
Federal NCES profile for Banneker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228000967
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banneker High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Banneker High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banneker High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banneker High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banneker High School
Banneker High School is a high-poverty, large high school in College Park, Georgia, enrolling 1,695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,695 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Discipline events run high: 468 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,695 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among College Park's high schools, it stands alongside North Clayton High School (1,124 students): Banneker High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.8:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Banneker 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 Banneker High School compares
Banneker 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,695 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,695
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 362 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
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 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.0%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Banneker High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Banneker High School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Banneker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banneker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high schools in College Park
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,695 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Banneker High School
How many students attend Banneker High School?
Banneker High School has 1,695 students enrolled. It is a high school in College Park, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banneker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banneker High School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banneker High School?
100.0% of students at Banneker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banneker High School?
The largest demographic group at Banneker High School is African American at 90.9% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banneker High School?
Banneker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banneker High School rank among high schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Banneker High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in College Park, 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 College Park on the city page.
Is Banneker High School a good school?
Banneker High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia 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 Fulton County?
Besides Banneker High School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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