- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
Lakeside High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside 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 130174000721
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside 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.
- #8 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #8 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Lakeside High School held near 2,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.5 → 127.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 130174000721 · Atlanta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,234 enr · 18.2:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunwoody High School (2,012 students)
Lakeside High School held near 2,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.5 → 127.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lakeside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- Tucker High Sc
Tucker High School
1,614 students
What this shows Lakeside High School reports 2,234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside High School compares
Lakeside 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 | 38.1% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,234 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
2,234
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
26.8%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
305
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 28.7%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Lakeside High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tucker High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Atlanta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Atlanta High School
Standard public school
2,368 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Westlake High School
Standard public school
2,056 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Midtown High School
Standard public school
1,696 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Maynard Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,549 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Druid Hills High School
Standard public school
1,468 students 16.7:1 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 (~2,234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside High School
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has 2,234 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,141 (2022-23) → 2,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside 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 Lakeside High School?
38.1% of students at Lakeside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside High School?
Lakeside 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 Lakeside High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #8 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Lakeside High School, Dekalb County also operates Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), Chamblee High School (1,867 students), and Cross Keys High School (1,748 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.