- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
South Atlanta High School
Federal NCES profile for South Atlanta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130012004240
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Atlanta High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #14 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Atlanta High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Atlanta High School ranks #14 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012004240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Atlanta High School held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130012004240 · Atlanta, GA High · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 16.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
South Atlanta High School held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Atlanta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 942
South Atlanta High School
942 students
What this shows South Atlanta High School reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Atlanta High School compares
South Atlanta 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
942
Bigger than 90% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.9%
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
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, South Atlanta High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Atlanta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Atlanta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 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
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 (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Atlanta High School
How many students attend South Atlanta High School?
South Atlanta High School has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Atlanta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Atlanta High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Atlanta High School?
100.0% of students at South Atlanta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Atlanta High School?
The largest demographic group at South Atlanta High School is African American at 88.6% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Atlanta High School?
South Atlanta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 South Atlanta High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, South Atlanta High School ranks #14 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 Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides South Atlanta High School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.