- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228000967
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+176 students YoY
Banneker High School grew from 1,610 students in 2022-23 to 1,786 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 111.5 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+176 students YoY 130228000967 · College Park, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,695 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Banneker High School grew from 1,610 students in 2022-23 to 1,786 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 111.5 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Banneker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school
Banneker High School
1,695 students
What this shows Banneker High School reports 1,695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banneker High School compares
Banneker High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,035
- 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.
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 (~1,695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,610 (2022-23) → 1,786 (2023-24), up 176.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.