North Atlanta High School

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North Atlanta High School ranks 123 rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Atlanta High School is a public high school serving 2,316 students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, Georgia, which is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district.

North Atlanta High School consistently outperforms the Atlanta Public Schools district and the state of Georgia on academic measures, with 55.1% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition compared to 31.3% for the district and 42% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.6% to 93.9% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. North Atlanta High School has ranked in the top 25% of Georgia high schools, with a ranking as high as 86 out of 438 schools, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

While North Atlanta High School serves a diverse student population, it has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (23.88%) compared to the district and some nearby schools, such as Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy and B.E.S.T Academy. When compared to other schools in the Atlanta Public Schools district, North Atlanta High School outperforms schools like Frederick Douglass High School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Midtown High School. Compared to schools in neighboring districts, such as Cobb County and Fulton County, North Atlanta High School performs well but is not the top-performing school in the region, with schools like Wheeler High School and Riverwood International Charter School outperforming it on several academic measures.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4111 Northside Pkwy NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

(404) 802-4700

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,318

Feeder schools for North Atlanta High School:

Elementary:	Bolton Academy Elementary
	E. Rivers Elementary School
	Garden Hills Elementary School
	Jackson Elementary School
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	Morris Brandon Elementary School
	Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
Middle:	Willis A. Sutton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 2,332

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.0%

White:

30.8%

Hispanic:

24.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Atlanta High School ranks better than 73.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 15 ranked high schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Atlanta High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details North Atlanta High School has the largest high school student body size in the Atlanta Public Schools District. Student population at North Atlanta High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37%), White (30.8%), Hispanic (24.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Atlanta High School is 15.4. 12 high schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Atlanta High School employs 151.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Atlanta High School is $13,318, which is the lowest among 15 high schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Atlanta High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Atlanta High School 123^rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See North Atlanta High School in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Atlanta High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	47.61	191^st	335	43.0%
2007	39.05	251^st	358	29.9%
2008	31.15	290^th	370	21.6%
2009	47.41	221^st	372	40.6%
2010	46.92	215^th	384	44.0%
2011	52.94	199^th	402	50.5%
2012	49.52	204^th	396	48.5%
2013	50.51	210^th	425	50.6%
2014	59.49	129^th	425	69.6%
2015	59.14	106^th	435	75.6%
2016	61.37	95^th	426	77.7%
2017	60.67	91^st	420	78.3%
2018	61.41	108^th	428	74.8%
2019	68.27	86^th	438	80.4%
2021	41.94	202^nd	410	50.7%
2022	65.51	95^th	429	77.9%
2023	54.84	143^rd	442	67.6%
2024	61.84	123^rd	458	73.1%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Atlanta High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1458	1458
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1328	1328
1994	357	787	40	76	4	n/a	n/a	0	1264
1995	358	998	39	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	1479
1996	358	998	39	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	1479
1997	332	998	45	73	5	n/a	n/a	0	1453
1998	324	1126	56	83	3	n/a	n/a	0	1592
1999	306	1083	66	71	3	n/a	n/a	0	1529
2000	300	976	63	82	4	n/a	n/a	0	1425
2001	292	974	48	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	1408
2002	244	1099	27	117	4	n/a	n/a	0	1491
2003	244	1099	27	117	4	n/a	n/a	0	1491
2004	192	1094	22	115	3	n/a	n/a	0	1426
2005	151	969	18	134	3	n/a	n/a	21	1296
2006	145	913	27	145	4	n/a	n/a	21	1255
2007	140	832	32	151	0	n/a	n/a	24	1179
2008	156	835	35	155	1	n/a	n/a	29	1211
2009	163	712	27	161	1	n/a	n/a	24	1088
2010	194	669	37	188	1	1	39	0	1129
2011	264	697	31	208	2	1	40	0	1243
2012	305	674	32	263	0	0	39	0	1313
2013	387	678	29	285	0	0	34	0	1413
2014	484	709	33	326	4	0	40	0	1596
2015	548	690	34	345	2	0	38	0	1657
2016	572	712	41	356	2	2	49	0	1734
2017	595	746	41	388	0	2	61	0	1833
2018	628	723	39	433	1	2	63	0	1889
2019	644	752	35	478	4	2	63	0	1978
2020	773	748	36	500	5	1	64	0	2127
2021	780	693	38	518	6	0	60	0	2095
2022	754	803	38	527	15	2	79	0	2218
2023	772	841	46	553	15	2	87	0	2316
2024	719	864	54	563	11	2	119	0	2332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Atlanta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	1458	87.0	16.7	14.5
1993	1328	71.0	18.7	26.6
1994	1264	68.6	18.4	29.3
1995	1479	80.0	18.5	43.2
1996	1479	80.0	18.5	43.2
1997	1453	73.0	19.9	31
1998	1592	73.5	21.7	27.1
1999	1529	84.1	18.2	40.4
2000	1425	84.2	16.9	45.2
2001	1408	86.0	16.4	45.7
2002	1491	95.0	15.7	50.2
2003	1491	95.0	15.7	50.2
2004	1426	90.0	15.8	51.9
2005	1296	85.0	15.2	51.8
2006	1255	77.9	16.1	54.8
2007	1179	77.0	15.3	60.8
2008	1211	85.0	14.2	61.2
2009	1088	75.3	14.4	57.3
2010	1129	79.0	14.2	56.9
2011	1243	70.4	17.6	52.5
2012	1313	80.0	16.4	49.4
2013	1413	84.2	16.7	51.8
2014	1596	94.7	16.8	40.7
2015	1657	103.0	16.0	38.4
2016	1734	108.0	16.0	36.9
2017	1833	112.7	16.2	34.9
2018	1889	112.5	16.7	26.6
2019	1978	123.6	16.0	25.6
2020	2127	127.9	16.6	78.6
2021	2095	130.3	16.0	16.1
2022	2218	127.7	17.3	n/a
2023	2316	147.6	15.6	23.9
2024	2332	151.1	15.4	32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Atlanta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	1458	87.0	16.7	14.5
1993	1328	71.0	18.7	26.6
1994	1264	68.6	18.4	29.3
1995	1479	80.0	18.5	43.2
1996	1479	80.0	18.5	43.2
1997	1453	73.0	19.9	31
1998	1592	73.5	21.7	27.1
1999	1529	84.1	18.2	40.4
2000	1425	84.2	16.9	45.2
2001	1408	86.0	16.4	45.7
2002	1491	95.0	15.7	50.2
2003	1491	95.0	15.7	50.2
2004	1426	90.0	15.8	51.9
2005	1296	85.0	15.2	51.8
2006	1255	77.9	16.1	54.8
2007	1179	77.0	15.3	60.8
2008	1211	85.0	14.2	61.2
2009	1088	75.3	14.4	57.3
2010	1129	79.0	14.2	56.9
2011	1243	70.4	17.6	52.5
2012	1313	80.0	16.4	49.4
2013	1413	84.2	16.7	51.8
2014	1596	94.7	16.8	40.7
2015	1657	103.0	16.0	38.4
2016	1734	108.0	16.0	36.9
2017	1833	112.7	16.2	34.9
2018	1889	112.5	16.7	26.6
2019	1978	123.6	16.0	25.6
2020	2127	127.9	16.6	78.6
2021	2095	130.3	16.0	16.1
2022	2218	127.7	17.3	n/a
2023	2316	147.6	15.6	23.9
2024	2332	151.1	15.4	32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Atlanta High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$732 (5.4%)	$12,919 (94.6%)	$13,651
2018	$446 (3.4%)	$12,610 (96.6%)	$13,056
2019	$571 (4.3%)	$12,747 (95.7%)	$13,318

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Atlanta High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 143^rd of 442 High schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (North Atlanta High School)	61.7	43.9	17.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Atlanta Public Schools)	37	26.6	10.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (North Atlanta High School)	40.2	34.9	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Atlanta Public Schools)	28.7	26.7	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (North Atlanta High School)	58.4	48.9	9.5%
End of Course Biology (Atlanta Public Schools)	35	29.2	5.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (North Atlanta High School)	57.4	29.9	27.5%
End of Course United States History (Atlanta Public Schools)	35.1	17.6	17.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1978	2316	17.1%
African American	752	841	11.8%
American Indian	4	15	275%
Asian	35	46	31.4%
Hispanic	478	553	15.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	644	772	19.9%
Two or More Races	63	87	38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	23.9%	1.7%

Schools Near North Atlanta High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Atlanta High School	Public	9-12	4111 Northside Pkwy NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-4700	2,332	151	15.4	32.3%	719 (30.8%)	864 (37.0%)	563 (24.1%)	54 (2.3%)	11 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	119 (5.1%)	61.8	123^rd of 458 public high schools	73.1%		54.8	143^rd of 442 public high schools	67.6%	20	55.1	45.2	51.4	31.3									$13,318	$571	$12,747
Cobb Horizon High School	Public	6-12	1765 The Exchange SE	Atlanta	30339	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8240	1,027	79	12.9	23.5%	248 (24.1%)	417 (40.6%)	292 (28.4%)	33 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.6%)	28	312^th of 458 public high schools	31.9%		25.2	318^th of 442 public high schools	28.1%	6	23.1	42.6	33.1	20.2	33.3	43.8	55.1	4.2	31.4	39.7	32.6	31.8	$8,685	$192	$8,493
Riverwood International Charter School	Public	9-12	5900 Raider Dr	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-1980	1,716	106	16.1	41.4%	598 (34.8%)	386 (22.5%)	637 (37.1%)	38 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.2%)	64.2	110^th of 458 public high schools	76.0%		66.7	92^nd of 442 public high schools	79.2%	18	55.9	32.9	59.3	38.4									$10,393	$292	$10,100
Campbell High School	Public	9-12	925 Powder Springs St	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 842-6850	3,030	173	17.5	57.5%	543 (17.9%)	1,268 (41.8%)	911 (30.1%)	141 (4.7%)	12 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	152 (5.0%)	54.8	158^th of 458 public high schools	65.5%		54.3	146^th of 442 public high schools	67.0%	12	48.4	24.3	46.2	47.8									$8,133	$282	$7,851
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public	6-12	1190 Northwest Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4900	339	49	6.8	95.0%	1 (0.3%)	315 (92.9%)	16 (4.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	47.9	199^th of 458 public high schools	56.6%		31.1	282^nd of 442 public high schools	36.2%	83	45.0	42.0	31.1	48.0	25.9	29.5	45.0	11.1	15.9	40.0	32.5	22.5	$22,264	$1,383	$20,881
B.E.S.T Academy	Public	6-12	1190 Northwest Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4950	237	36	6.5	96.6%	0 (0.0%)	225 (94.9%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	13.1	406^th of 458 public high schools	11.4%		20	344^th of 442 public high schools	22.2%	62	13.5	16.7	11.8	18.8	32.5	27.7	25.0	20.0	23.4	35.0		10.0	$22,692	$1,567	$21,125
Cross Keys High School	Public	9-12	1626 N Druid Hills Rd NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6102	1,768	119	14.8	81.1%	11 (0.6%)	62 (3.5%)	1,606 (90.8%)	74 (4.2%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.5%)	27.5	315^th of 458 public high schools	31.2%		27.1	304^th of 442 public high schools	31.2%	11	18.8	24.0	37.8	27.6									$11,043	$747	$10,297
Wheeler High School	Public	9-12	375 Holt Rd NE	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-3266	2,380	142	16.7	49.2%	576 (24.2%)	818 (34.4%)	569 (23.9%)	313 (13.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	101 (4.2%)	73.9	76^th of 458 public high schools	83.4%		71.3	71^st of 442 public high schools	83.9%	5	57.8	45.8	61.1	53.0									$8,136	$219	$7,917
Osborne High School	Public	9-12	2451 Favor Rd SW	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 437-5900	2,773	175	15.8	85.2%	127 (4.6%)	714 (25.7%)	1,839 (66.3%)	28 (1.0%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	60 (2.2%)	28.2	310^th of 458 public high schools	32.3%		26.1	310^th of 442 public high schools	29.9%		27.7	24.8	32.9	23.5									$8,882	$763	$8,118
Midtown High School	Public	9-12	929 Charles Allen Dr NE	Atlanta	30309	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3001	1,658	106	15.5	26.7%	772 (46.6%)	589 (35.5%)	141 (8.5%)	38 (2.3%)	12 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	105 (6.3%)	76.4	60^th of 458 public high schools	86.9%		75.8	57^th of 442 public high schools	87.1%	3	63.3	57.1	60.5	43.4									$13,769	$621	$13,148

Frequently Asked Questions about North Atlanta High School

How many students attend North Atlanta High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,332 students attended North Atlanta High School.

What district is North Atlanta High School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of North Atlanta High School?

Students at North Atlanta High School are 37% African American, 31% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into North Atlanta High School?

North Atlanta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bolton Academy Elementary
Elementary : E. Rivers Elementary School
Elementary : Garden Hills Elementary School
Elementary : Jackson Elementary School
Elementary : Morris Brandon Elementary School
Elementary : Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
Middle : Willis A. Sutton Middle School

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North Atlanta High School ranks 123^rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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