At a glance
Reported students
1,245
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
768.5
Chestatee High School: 1,245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.2:1 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
- 1,267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Chestatee High School
Chestatee High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gainesville. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Hall County. NCES reports 1,245 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (56.5%) and White (39.1%). English learners represent 15% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. 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, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chestatee High School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 82 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.1%
- Hispanic56.5%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
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
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Hall County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,274 reported students
East Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,287 reported students
Cherokee Bluff High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,202 reported students
Flowery Branch High
High · Grades 09–12
1,304 reported students
Johnson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,318 reported students
North Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,164 reported students
Public schools near Chestatee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School High · Gainesville City | 09–12 | 2,077 | 4.3 mi |
| Horizon Academy High · Gainesville City | 09–12 | 464 | 5 mi |
| North Hall High School High · Hall County | 09–12 | 1,164 | 5.9 mi |
| Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 17 | 6.1 mi |
| Lanier College and Career Academy High · Hall County | 09–12 | 169 | 7.9 mi |
| The Foundry High · Hall County | 06–12 | 28 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chestatee High School
What grades does Chestatee High School serve?
Chestatee High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hall County.
How many students attend Chestatee High School?
Chestatee High School reported 1,245 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,267 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chestatee High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 1,245 students and 82 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 Chestatee High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chestatee High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Chestatee High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.6% 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 Chestatee High School in?
Chestatee High School is part of Hall County, based in Gainesville, GA, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chestatee High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gainesville High School (4.3 mi), Horizon Academy (5 mi), North Hall High School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.