- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, GA
Chestatee High School
Federal NCES profile for Chestatee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261002569
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestatee High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestatee High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestatee High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261002569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Chestatee High School held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 80.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 130261002569 · Gainesville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,245 enr · 15.8:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Chestatee High School held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 80.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chestatee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- This school
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- Cherokee Bluff
Cherokee Bluff High School
1,202 students
What this shows Chestatee High School reports 1,245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestatee High School compares
Chestatee 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,245 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,245
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$13,074
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 39.1%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Chestatee High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestatee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Bluff High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestatee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Gainesville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gainesville High School
Standard public school
2,077 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
East Forsyth High School
Standard public school
1,588 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson High School
Standard public school
1,318 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Hall High School
Standard public school
1,287 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
North Hall High School
Standard public school
1,164 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lanier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
169 students 11.3:1 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 (~1,245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chestatee High School
How many students attend Chestatee High School?
Chestatee High School has 1,245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,244 (2022-23) → 1,216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestatee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestatee High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestatee High School?
39.2% of students at Chestatee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestatee High School?
The largest demographic group at Chestatee High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestatee High School?
Chestatee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Chestatee High School rank among high schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestatee High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Chestatee High School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.