Enrollment
1,748
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Point, GA
Tri-Cities High School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Cities 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 130228002124
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Cities High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in East Point · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-Cities High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Cities High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in East Point, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri-Cities High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri-Cities High School
Tri-Cities High School is a high-poverty, large high school in East Point, Georgia, enrolling 1,748 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 43% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,748 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 44 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities High School compares
Tri-Cities 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,748
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 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
African American 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Tri-Cities High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Tri-Cities High School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Tri-Cities High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Cities High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 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 (~1,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tri-Cities High School
How many students attend Tri-Cities High School?
Tri-Cities High School has 1,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Point, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Cities High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Cities High School is 20.6:1, which is 43% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-Cities High School?
100.0% of students at Tri-Cities High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-Cities High School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-Cities High School is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in East Point, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Cities High School?
Tri-Cities High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Tri-Cities High School rank among public schools in East Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Cities High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in East Point, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Point on the city page.
Is Tri-Cities High School a good school?
Tri-Cities High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Fulton County?
Besides Tri-Cities High 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.
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