- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, GA
Classic City High School
Federal NCES profile for Classic City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130117002831
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classic City High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Classic City High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classic City High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Classic City High School grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+158.3%).
Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 130117002831 · Athens, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 19.3:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Classic City High School grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+158.3%). Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Classic City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
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
- This school 58
Classic City High School
58 students
What this shows Classic City High School reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Classic City High School compares
Classic City 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Classic City High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Classic City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Classic City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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
Cedar Shoals High School
Standard public school
1,489 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens)
Standard public school
1,475 students 50.9:1 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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Classic City High School
How many students attend Classic City High School?
Classic City High School has 58 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classic City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Classic City High School is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classic City High School?
83.3% of students at Classic City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classic City High School?
The largest demographic group at Classic City High School is African American at 93.1% of enrollment, in Athens, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classic City High School?
Classic City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Classic City High School rank among high schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Classic City High School ranks #4 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 Classic City High School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.