- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228002124
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+291 students YoY
Tri-Cities High School grew from 1,483 students in 2022-23 to 1,774 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 116.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+291 students YoY 130228002124 · East Point, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,748 enr · 20.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Tri-Cities High School grew from 1,483 students in 2022-23 to 1,774 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 116.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tri-Cities High 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
Tri-Cities High School
1,748 students
What this shows Tri-Cities High School reports 1,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-Cities High School compares
Tri-Cities High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,035
- 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
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 (~1,748 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,483 (2022-23) → 1,774 (2023-24), up 291.
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
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.