- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alpharetta, GA
Chattahoochee High School
Federal NCES profile for Chattahoochee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228002172
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattahoochee High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chattahoochee High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Chattahoochee High School held near 1,781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 103.2 → 103.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-71 students YoY 130228002172 · Alpharetta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,730 enr · 16.8:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Chattahoochee High School held near 1,781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount). Teacher FTE held 103.2 → 103.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chattahoochee 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
Chattahoochee High School
1,730 students
What this shows Chattahoochee High School reports 1,730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chattahoochee High School compares
Chattahoochee 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,730 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,730
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Asian 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Chattahoochee High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Chattahoochee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattahoochee 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 Alpharetta
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Denmark High School
Standard public school
2,527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Alpharetta High School
Standard public school
2,024 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Milton High School
Standard public school
1,999 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Innovation Academy
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.6:1 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 (~1,730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chattahoochee High School
How many students attend Chattahoochee High School?
Chattahoochee High School has 1,730 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,852 (2022-23) → 1,781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chattahoochee High School?
6.2% of students at Chattahoochee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattahoochee High School?
The largest demographic group at Chattahoochee High School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, 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 Chattahoochee High School?
Chattahoochee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Chattahoochee High School rank among high schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Chattahoochee 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.