- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairburn, GA
Global Impact Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Impact Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228004411
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Impact Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fairburn · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Impact Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Impact Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fairburn, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228004411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Global Impact Academy grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+27.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+117 students YoY 130228004411 · Fairburn, GA High · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 19.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Global Impact Academy grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+27.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Global Impact Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 572
Global Impact Academy
572 students
What this shows Global Impact Academy reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Impact Academy compares
Global Impact Academy 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Global Impact Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Global Impact Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Impact Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Fairburn
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Global Impact Academy
How many students attend Global Impact Academy?
Global Impact Academy has 572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), up 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Impact Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Impact Academy is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Impact Academy?
42.6% of students at Global Impact Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Impact Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Impact Academy is African American at 88.6% of enrollment, in Fairburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Impact Academy?
Global Impact Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Global Impact Academy rank among high schools in Fairburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Impact Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fairburn, 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 Fairburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Global Impact Academy, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.