- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130222004314
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Denmark High School held near 2,490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 139.3 → 137.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 130222004314 · Alpharetta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,527 enr · 18.2:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Denmark High School held near 2,490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 139.3 → 137.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Denmark High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- This school
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- North Forsyth
North Forsyth High School
2,151 students
What this shows Denmark High School reports 2,527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denmark High School compares
Denmark 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,993
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
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.
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
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,459 (2022-23) → 2,490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.