Enrollment
1,245
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261002569
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestatee High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestatee High School
Chestatee High School is a large high school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 1,245 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,245 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #275, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 623 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,245 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gainesville's high schools, it stands alongside Gainesville High School (2,077 students): Chestatee High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside Chestatee 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 Chestatee High School compares
Chestatee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,147
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Chestatee High School.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~1,245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Chestatee High School a good school?
Chestatee High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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