- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chamblee, GA
Chamblee High School
Federal NCES profile for Chamblee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000692
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamblee High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Chamblee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamblee High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamblee High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chamblee, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Chamblee High School held near 1,829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 108.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 130174000692 · Chamblee, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,867 enr · 17.3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Chamblee High School held near 1,829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE held 108.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chamblee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- This school
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- Tucker High Sc
Tucker High School
1,614 students
What this shows Chamblee High School reports 1,867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamblee High School compares
Chamblee 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,867
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
White 32.5%
African American 17.2%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Chamblee High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chamblee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tucker High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamblee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamblee High School
How many students attend Chamblee High School?
Chamblee High School has 1,867 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chamblee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,776 (2022-23) → 1,829 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamblee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamblee High School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chamblee High School?
33.3% of students at Chamblee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamblee High School?
The largest demographic group at Chamblee High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment, in Chamblee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamblee High School?
Chamblee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Chamblee High School rank among public schools in Chamblee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamblee High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chamblee, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chamblee on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Chamblee High School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Cross Keys High School (1,748 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.