Enrollment
2,234
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000721
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside High School
Lakeside High School is a large high school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 2,234 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,234 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (29%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Atlanta's high schools, it stands alongside North Atlanta High School (2,368 students): Lakeside High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
Dekalb County also operates Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) and Chamblee High School (1,867 students) alongside Lakeside High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeside High School compares
Lakeside High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Lakeside High School.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeside High School a good school?
Lakeside High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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