- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130111002100
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sequoyah High School held near 2,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 129.4 → 124.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 130111002100 · Canton, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,021 enr · 15.7:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Sequoyah High School held near 2,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 129.4 → 124.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sequoyah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- This school
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,902 students
What this shows Sequoyah High School reports 2,021 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoyah High School compares
Sequoyah 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,292
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
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.
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
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,021 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,083 (2022-23) → 2,101 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.