- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newnan, GA
Northgate High School
Federal NCES profile for Northgate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130150001108
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northgate High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #19 of 19
- public schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northgate High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate High School ranks #19 of 19 public schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Northgate High School held near 2,054 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 117.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+84 students YoY 130150001108 · Newnan, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,142 enr · 20.2:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Northgate High School held near 2,054 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 117.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Northgate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- This school
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- Blake Bass Mid 887
Blake Bass Middle School
887 students
What this shows Northgate High School reports 2,142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northgate High School compares
Northgate 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 70% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,142 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,142
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$12,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Northgate High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northgate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blake Bass Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northgate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Newnan
1 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 (~2,142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northgate High School
How many students attend Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has 2,142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newnan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,970 (2022-23) → 2,054 (2023-24), nearly flat (+84).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northgate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northgate High School is 20.2:1, which is 40% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northgate High School?
18.2% of students at Northgate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northgate High School?
The largest demographic group at Northgate High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Northgate High School rank among public schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Northgate High School ranks #19 of 19 public schools in Newnan, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newnan on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Northgate High School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Welch Elementary School (1,012 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.