- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodstock, GA
Etowah High School
Federal NCES profile for Etowah 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 130111000425
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etowah High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Etowah High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Etowah High School held near 2,449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 155.0 → 152.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130111000425 · Woodstock, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,393 enr · 15.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Etowah High School held near 2,449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 155.0 → 152.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Etowah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- This school
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,902 students
What this shows Etowah High School reports 2,393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etowah High School compares
Etowah 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 64% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,393 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,393
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$13,292
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
350
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Etowah High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etowah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etowah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Woodstock
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etowah High School
How many students attend Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has 2,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodstock, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,441 (2022-23) → 2,449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etowah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Etowah High School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Etowah High School?
22.0% of students at Etowah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etowah High School?
The largest demographic group at Etowah High School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Etowah High School rank among high schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Woodstock, 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 Woodstock on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Etowah High School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Creekview High School (2,039 students), and Sequoyah High School (2,021 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.