Alpharetta High School is a public high school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States within the Fulton County School System. Atlanta Magazine named Alpharetta High School one of the metro Atlanta area's best all-around high schools.
Serving 2,084 students in grades 9-12, Alpharetta High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,084 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpharetta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Alpharetta High School's student population of 2,084 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,084 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Black, Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alpharetta High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpharetta High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)70%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
20%
36%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)96%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpharetta High School's ranking?
Alpharetta High School is ranked #253 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Alpharetta High School often compared to?
Alpharetta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge High School, Chattahoochee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alpharetta High School?
The graduation rate of Alpharetta High School is 96%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alpharetta High School?
2,084 students attend Alpharetta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Alpharetta High School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpharetta High School?
Alpharetta High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alpharetta High School offer ?
Alpharetta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alpharetta High School part of?
Alpharetta High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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