- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alpharetta, GA
Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Innovation 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 130228004408
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Academy ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228004408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+307 students YoY
Innovation Academy grew from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,443 in 2023-24 (+27.0%).
Teacher FTE added 67.4 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+307 students YoY 130228004408 · Alpharetta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,511 enr · 22.6:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Innovation Academy grew from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,443 in 2023-24 (+27.0%). Teacher FTE added 67.4 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Innovation 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
Innovation Academy
1,511 students
What this shows Innovation Academy reports 1,511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Academy compares
Innovation 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 57% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 93% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 756 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.3%
White 33.6%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Innovation Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation 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 Alpharetta
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Denmark High School
Standard public school
2,527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~1,511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Innovation Academy
How many students attend Innovation Academy?
Innovation Academy has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,136 (2022-23) → 1,443 (2023-24), up 307.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy is 22.6:1, which is 57% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Academy?
4.3% of students at Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Academy is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Academy?
Innovation 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 Innovation Academy rank among high schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Academy ranks #3 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 Fulton County?
Besides Innovation 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.