- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stone Mountain, GA
Redan High School
Federal NCES profile for Redan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130174000636
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redan High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Redan High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redan High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Redan High School grew from 951 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 130174000636 · Stone Mountain, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 21:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Redan High School grew from 951 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Redan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
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
- This school
Redan High School
1,052 students
What this shows Redan High School reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redan High School compares
Redan 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Redan High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Redan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redan 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
Similar high schools in Stone Mountain
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stephenson High School
Standard public school
1,339 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Stone Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,254 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Dekalb Early College Academy
Standard public school
314 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Andrews High School
Standard public school
167 students 3.7:1 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 (~1,052 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Redan High School
How many students attend Redan High School?
Redan High School has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redan High School is 21:1, which is 46% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redan High School?
100.0% of students at Redan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redan High School?
The largest demographic group at Redan High School is African American at 85.0% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redan High School?
Redan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Redan High School rank among high schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Redan High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Redan High School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.