- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Airy, GA
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130258003402
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Airy, GA.
School address
District: Habersham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130258003402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130258003402 · Mount Airy, GA High · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 16.2:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Habersham Central High School (1,611 students)
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Habersham Cent
Habersham Central High School
1,611 students
- Level Grove El 591
Level Grove Elementary School
591 students
- Hilliard a. Wi 566
Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School
566 students
- This school 552
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
552 students
- Demorest Eleme 548
Demorest Elementary School
548 students
- North Habersha 542
North Habersham Middle School
542 students
What this shows Habersham Ninth Grade Academy reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Habersham Ninth Grade Academy compares
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Habersham County reports $14,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Habersham Ninth Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habersham Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demorest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Habersham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Habersham Ninth Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
How many students attend Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy has 552 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Airy, GA. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
45.5% of students at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Habersham Ninth Grade Academy?
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Habersham Ninth Grade Academy rank among public schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Airy, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Habersham County?
Besides Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, Habersham County also operates Habersham Central High School (1,611 students), Level Grove Elementary School (591 students), and Hilliard a. Wilbanks Middle School (566 students). See the Habersham County district page for the complete list.