Enrollment
2,527
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alpharetta, GA
Denmark High School
Federal NCES profile for Denmark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222004314
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denmark High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denmark High School
Denmark High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Alpharetta, Georgia, enrolling 2,527 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,527 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alpharetta's high schools, it stands alongside Alpharetta High School (2,024 students): Denmark High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 16.7:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Denmark 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 Denmark High School compares
Denmark 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 83% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,527 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,527
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$10,928
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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
Asian 37.9%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Denmark High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Denmark High School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Denmark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Forsyth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Alpharetta
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Chattahoochee High School
Standard public school
1,730 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Innovation Academy
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.6:1 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 (~2,527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denmark High School
How many students attend Denmark High School?
Denmark High School has 2,527 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alpharetta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark High School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denmark High School?
10.1% of students at Denmark High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark High School?
The largest demographic group at Denmark High School is Asian at 37.9% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark High School?
Denmark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Denmark High School rank among high schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark High School ranks #5 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.
Is Denmark High School a good school?
Denmark High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Forsyth County?
Besides Denmark High School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and West Forsyth High School (2,503 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.
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