Enrollment
1,282
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130072000305
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 40
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhoun High School
Calhoun High School is a large high school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 1,282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 44% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,282 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Calhoun City spends $10,876 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Calhoun's high schools, it stands alongside Sonoraville High School (1,094 students): Calhoun High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 16.1:1).
Calhoun City also operates Calhoun Elementary School (922 students) and Calhoun Primary School (913 students) alongside Calhoun 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 Calhoun High School compares
Calhoun 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun City, which includes Calhoun High School.
$10,876
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~1,282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Calhoun High School a good school?
Calhoun High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 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.
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