Archer High School

Summary:

Archer High School is a public high school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,134 students. It is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Archer High School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Georgia high schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 118 out of 458 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Archer High School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, a standardized test used in Georgia. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Archer had 49.5% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 46.6% for Gwinnett County and 42% for the state. Additionally, Archer High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.7% to 90.7% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. The school's student population is also relatively more affluent, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (43.17%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Discovery High School (72.6%) and Central Gwinnett High School (65.76%).

While Archer High School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages, some of the nearby schools, such as Discovery High School, South Gwinnett High School, and Central Gwinnett High School, have lower academic performance and graduation rates compared to Archer. Additionally, the Gwinnett InterVention Education (GIVE) Center East and the International Transition Center, which are both located near Archer High School, have significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates, likely serving a more at-risk student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2255 New Hope Rd
       Lawrenceville, GA  30045


(678) 407-7700

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,900 Help


Feeder schools for Archer High School:

Elementary:    Cooper Elementary School
    Harbins Elementary School
    Lovin Elementary School
Middle:    McConnell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  3,134

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.6%
White:
19.8%
Hispanic:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Archer High School ranks better than 74.2% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 10th among 24 ranked high schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Archer High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Archer High School has the largest high school student body size in the Gwinnett County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Archer High School is $7,900. 20 high schools in the Gwinnett County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Archer High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Archer High School 118th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Archer High School in the ranking list.)

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Archer High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 66.11 117th 402 70.9%
2012 69.90 90th 396 77.3%
2013 66.67 99th 425 76.7%
2014 61.30 121st 425 71.5%
2015 58.24 110th 435 74.7%
2016 58.68 102nd 426 76.1%
2017 70.72 57th 420 86.4%
2018 76.57 46th 428 89.3%
2019 72.72 65th 438 85.2%
2021 66.51 76th 410 81.5%
2022 77.61 50th 429 88.3%
2023 70.26 75th 442 83.0%
2024 63.08 118th 458 74.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 10, 2024

Open Quote The school looks like a community college! My daughter attends and has an excellent experience
. The teachers are great, she’s academically challenged, in a safe environment, and awesome administrators. I highly recommend Archer. Go Tigers!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 19, 2018

Open Quote As a former parent of multiple Archer students I am so glad we made the choice to move our children from the school. They are NOT prepared for the collegiate setting at all. The GPAs coming out of this school are not accurate as students retest until they get it right. Safety is an issue at the school. And the rate of permissive transfers into this school should be noted. There are many behavioral issues that are ignored for various reasons including athletics, admin/teacher kids, etc. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 7, 2017

Open Quote My daughter is a freshman and is thriving at Archer. The teachers and administration are phenomenal! They communicate frequently and are invested in their students' success. The drama and music programs are fabulous. We are so thankful for the Archer staff and the supportive community! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Open Quote The schools wrestling coach is a coach all schools wish they had! The principle, as well OUTSTANDING! Too bad he's leaving...that will be a HUGE lose. We can only hope one as good will be appointed to the school. Archer parents are PROUD and provide a lot to extra curricular activities. The school is beautiful and the high school kids are well rounded. Thanks you, to the staff at Archer for all you do for my son, Taylor M. and all of the kids! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Archer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 558 531 48 148 4 3 68 0 1360
2011 743 625 56 175 4 2 79 0 1684
2012 920 662 61 173 7 3 85 0 1911
2013 1015 725 67 205 6 5 79 0 2102
2014 1108 794 77 242 6 4 74 0 2305
2015 1109 898 83 257 5 3 77 0 2432
2016 1104 1029 80 274 4 2 87 0 2580
2017 1073 1089 79 341 4 3 93 0 2682
2018 989 1175 72 373 3 2 102 0 2716
2019 931 1233 81 396 0 1 101 0 2743
2020 856 1359 78 443 4 1 104 0 2845
2021 746 1453 93 488 5 1 115 0 2901
2022 678 1588 94 574 4 1 122 0 3061
2023 621 1681 101 598 4 2 127 0 3134

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 Archer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1360 70.9 19.1 39
2011 1684 87.5 19.2 39.1
2012 1911 99.0 19.3 39.2
2013 2102 101.6 20.6 40.5
2014 2305 114.6 20.1 38.4
2015 2432 121.0 20.0 36.1
2016 2580 128.0 20.1 33.8
2017 2682 135.0 19.8 33.1
2018 2716 138.0 19.6 36.6
2019 2743 135.5 20.2 36.5
2020 2845 142.0 20.0 38.5
2021 2901 145.7 19.9 35.7
2022 3061 148.9 20.5 n/a
2023 3134 161.4 19.4 43.2

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 Archer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1360 70.9 19.1 39
2011 1684 87.5 19.2 39.1
2012 1911 99.0 19.3 39.2
2013 2102 101.6 20.6 40.5
2014 2305 114.6 20.1 38.4
2015 2432 121.0 20.0 36.1
2016 2580 128.0 20.1 33.8
2017 2682 135.0 19.8 33.1
2018 2716 138.0 19.6 36.6
2019 2743 135.5 20.2 36.5
2020 2845 142.0 20.0 38.5
2021 2901 145.7 19.9 35.7
2022 3061 148.9 20.5 n/a
2023 3134 161.4 19.4 43.2

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 Archer High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $209 (3.0%) $6,805 (97.0%) $7,014
2018 $205 (2.8%) $7,198 (97.2%) $7,403
2019 $244 (3.1%) $7,655 (96.9%) $7,900

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Archer High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 438 High schoolsRanks 75th of 442 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Archer High School)63.349.1
 14.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gwinnett County)53.943.1
 10.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Archer High School)20.646
 25.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gwinnett County)4945.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Archer High School)64.756.3
 8.4%
   End of Course Biology (Gwinnett County)55.353.5
 1.8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Archer High School)6947.9
 21.1%
   End of Course United States History (Gwinnett County)57.140
 17.1%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students27433134
 14.3%
African American12331681
 36.3%
American Indian04
Asian81101
 24.7%
Hispanic396598
 51%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White931621
 33.3%
Two or More Races101127
 25.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.5%43.2%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Archer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,134 students attended Archer High School.

Students at Archer High School are 54% African American, 20% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Archer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cooper Elementary School
Elementary : Harbins Elementary School
Elementary : Lovin Elementary School
Middle : McConnell Middle School

Archer High School ranks 118th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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