- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, GA
Cedar Shoals High School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Shoals High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130117000453
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Shoals High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Shoals High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Shoals High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Cedar Shoals High School grew from 1,443 students in 2022-23 to 1,537 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 100.2 → 106.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 130117000453 · Athens, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,489 enr · 14.9:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Cedar Shoals High School grew from 1,443 students in 2022-23 to 1,537 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 100.2 → 106.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cedar Shoals High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- This school
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- Hilsman Middle 624
Hilsman Middle School
624 students
What this shows Cedar Shoals High School reports 1,489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Shoals High School compares
Cedar Shoals 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,489 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,489
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.6%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 12.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Cedar Shoals High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Shoals High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilsman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Shoals High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Athens
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Clarke Central High School
Standard public school
1,907 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens)
Standard public school
1,475 students 50.9:1 students per teacher
Classic City High School
Standard public school
58 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Shoals High School
How many students attend Cedar Shoals High School?
Cedar Shoals High School has 1,489 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,443 (2022-23) → 1,537 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Shoals High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Shoals High School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Shoals High School?
82.8% of students at Cedar Shoals High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Shoals High School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Shoals High School is African American at 47.4% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Shoals High School?
Cedar Shoals High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cedar Shoals High School rank among high schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Shoals High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Athens, 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 Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Cedar Shoals High School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Clarke Middle School (718 students), and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (707 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.