- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
Riverwood International Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Riverwood International Charter 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 130228000987
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverwood International Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverwood International Charter School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwood International Charter School ranks #8 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Riverwood International Charter School held near 1,716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.3 → 106.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130228000987 · Atlanta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,737 enr · 16.7:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Riverwood International Charter School held near 1,716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.3 → 106.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Riverwood International Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school
Riverwood International Charter School
1,737 students
What this shows Riverwood International Charter School reports 1,737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverwood International Charter School compares
Riverwood International Charter 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,737 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,737
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$15,183
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
White 34.2%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Riverwood International Charter School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverwood International Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverwood International Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- 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
Lakeside High School
Standard public school
2,234 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Westlake High School
Standard public school
2,056 students 17.4:1 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 (~1,737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverwood International Charter School
How many students attend Riverwood International Charter School?
Riverwood International Charter School has 1,737 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,737 (2022-23) → 1,716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwood International Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwood International Charter School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverwood International Charter School?
27.1% of students at Riverwood International Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverwood International Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Riverwood International Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverwood International Charter School?
Riverwood International Charter 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 Riverwood International Charter School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwood International Charter 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 Fulton County?
Besides Riverwood International Charter School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.