Enrollment
2,021
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, GA
Sequoyah High School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoyah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130111002100
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoyah High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoyah High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111002100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
129.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sequoyah High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sequoyah High School
Sequoyah High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Canton, Georgia, enrolling 2,021 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,021 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's high schools, it stands alongside Cherokee High School (3,012 students): Sequoyah High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 15.7:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah High School compares
Sequoyah 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,021 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,021
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
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
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Sequoyah High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Sequoyah High School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Sequoyah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoyah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Canton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,021 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoyah High School
How many students attend Sequoyah High School?
Sequoyah High School has 2,021 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah High School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoyah High School?
14.4% of students at Sequoyah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoyah High School?
The largest demographic group at Sequoyah High School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Canton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoyah High School?
Sequoyah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Sequoyah High School rank among high schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
Is Sequoyah High School a good school?
Sequoyah High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Cherokee County?
Besides Sequoyah High School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.
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