At a glance
Reported students
169
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
768.5
Lanier College and Career Academy: 169 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
6.9:1 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
- 178
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Lanier College and Career Academy
Lanier College and Career Academy 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 169 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.9:1, below 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 (58%) and White (32.5%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lanier College and Career Academy
- 1How do the reported 6.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.6 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White32.5%
- Hispanic58%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
The Foundry
High · Grades 06–12
28 reported students
North Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,164 reported students
Cherokee Bluff High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,202 reported students
Chestatee High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,245 reported students
West Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,274 reported students
East Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,287 reported students
Public schools near Lanier College and Career Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundry High · Hall County | 06–12 | 28 | under 0.1 mi |
| Johnson High School High · Hall County | 09–12 | 1,318 | 0.9 mi |
| West Hall High School High · Hall County | 09–12 | 1,274 | 3.3 mi |
| Gainesville High School High · Gainesville City | 09–12 | 2,077 | 4.3 mi |
| Flowery Branch High High · Hall County | 09–12 | 1,304 | 4.4 mi |
| Horizon Academy High · Gainesville City | 09–12 | 464 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lanier College and Career Academy
What grades does Lanier College and Career Academy serve?
Lanier College and Career Academy 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 Lanier College and Career Academy?
Lanier College and Career Academy reported 169 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 178 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lanier College and Career Academy?
The calculated ratio is 6.9:1, based on 169 students and 24.6 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 Lanier College and Career Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lanier College and Career Academy 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 Lanier College and Career Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.5% 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 Lanier College and Career Academy in?
Lanier College and Career Academy 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 Lanier College and Career Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Foundry (under 0.1 mi), Johnson High School (0.9 mi), West Hall High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.