- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calhoun, GA
Calhoun High School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130072000305
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Calhoun High School held near 1,301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.7 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 130072000305 · Calhoun, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,282 enr · 20.7:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun Elementary School (922 students)
Calhoun High School held near 1,301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.7 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Calhoun High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calhoun High School
1,282 students
- Calhoun Elemen
Calhoun Elementary School
922 students
- Calhoun Primar
Calhoun Primary School
913 students
- Calhoun Middle
Calhoun Middle School
573 students
- Calhoun Early 503
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
503 students
What this shows Calhoun High School reports 1,282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun High School compares
Calhoun High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,282
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$11,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Calhoun High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun City reports $11,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar high schools in Calhoun
2 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 (~1,282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun High School
How many students attend Calhoun High School?
Calhoun High School has 1,282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,274 (2022-23) → 1,301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun High School is 20.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun High School?
45.4% of students at Calhoun High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun High School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun High School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun High School?
Calhoun High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Calhoun High School rank among high schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Calhoun, 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 Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun City?
Besides Calhoun High School, Calhoun City also operates Calhoun Elementary School (922 students), Calhoun Primary School (913 students), and Calhoun Middle School (573 students). See the Calhoun City district page for the complete list.