At a glance
Reported students
3,058
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
155.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,077
Archer High School: 3,058 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 3,073
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Archer High School
Archer High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lawrenceville. It is one of 141 current school records connected to Gwinnett County. NCES reports 3,058 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, above the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Archer High School
- 1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 155.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.7%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black57.1%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
27 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gwinnett County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Gwinnett High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,033 reported students
Berkmar High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,975 reported students
Peachtree Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,155 reported students
Parkview High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,216 reported students
Mill Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,782 reported students
Discovery High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,703 reported students
Public schools near Archer High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson High School High · Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 3,627 | 3.7 mi |
| Dacula High School High · Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,481 | 5.2 mi |
| Loganville High School High · Walton County | 09–12 | 1,911 | 5.8 mi |
| Central Gwinnett High School High · Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,414 | 6.5 mi |
| Apalachee High School High · Barrow County | 09–12 | 1,949 | 6.6 mi |
| Gwinnett InterVention Education (GIVE) Center East High · Gwinnett County | 06–12 | 334 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Archer High School
What grades does Archer High School serve?
Archer High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Gwinnett County.
How many students attend Archer High School?
Archer High School reported 3,058 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,073 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Archer High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 3,058 students and 155.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Archer High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Archer High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gwinnett County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Archer High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Archer High School in?
Archer High School is part of Gwinnett County, based in Lawrenceville, GA, which operates 141 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Archer High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grayson High School (3.7 mi), Dacula High School (5.2 mi), Loganville High School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.