- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrenceville, GA
Phoenix High School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130255002039
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Phoenix High School grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 130255002039 · Lawrenceville, GA High · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 27.1:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Phoenix High School grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Phoenix High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 921
Phoenix High School
921 students
What this shows Phoenix High School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix High School compares
Phoenix High School 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 88% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
73.9%
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
$14,348
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
African American 25.6%
White 9.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Phoenix High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Lawrenceville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Archer High School
Standard public school
3,058 students 19:1 students per teacher
Discovery High School
Standard public school
2,703 students 16:1 students per teacher
Central Gwinnett High School
Standard public school
2,414 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High School
Standard public school
2,221 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gwinnett School of Mathematics- Science and Technology
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.6:1 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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix High School
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has 921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), up 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 27.1:1, which is 88% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix High School?
26.1% of students at Phoenix High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix High School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Phoenix High School rank among high schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Phoenix High School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.