Chestatee High School

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Chestatee High School ranks 255 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chestatee High School is a public high school located in Gainesville, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,244 students. The school is part of the Hall County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Chestatee High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 117th in 2014-2015 to 255th in 2023-2024.

Chestatee High School faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, graduation rates, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's four-year graduation rates have declined from 94.2% in 2018-2019 to 86.2% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average of 88.8%. Chestatee High School's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are consistently lower than the Hall County School District and the state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in American Literature and Composition (34.6%), Algebra I (15%), and Biology (34%) are all significantly below the state and district averages. Additionally, 48.07% of Chestatee High School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other high schools in the area, Chestatee High School generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores and graduation rates. For instance, Flowery Branch High School, which is 11.23 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in all subject areas and a higher four-year graduation rate of 92.5%. This suggests that Chestatee High School may be facing unique challenges in effectively educating its student population, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3005 Sardis Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506

(770) 532-1162

District: Hall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
255^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,472

Feeder schools for Chestatee High School:

Elementary:	Lanier Elementary School
	Lyman Hall Elementary School
	McEver Elementary School
	Sardis Elementary School
Middle:	Chestatee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,216

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.5%

White:

39.3%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chestatee High School ranks worse than 55.7% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Hall County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.81. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.5%), White (39.3%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chestatee High School is 15, which is the 4^th best among 9 high schools in the Hall County School District. (See more...)

Compare Chestatee High School employs 80.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chestatee High School is $8,472. 5 high schools in the Hall County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Chestatee High School 255^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Chestatee High School in the ranking list.)

Hall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hall County 124^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chestatee High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	58.57	121^st	335	63.9%
2007	63.00	116^th	358	67.6%
2008	62.14	128^th	370	65.4%
2009	63.45	119^th	372	68.0%
2010	65.89	119^th	384	69.0%
2011	60.37	149^th	402	62.9%
2012	53.74	174^th	396	56.1%
2013	48.13	228^th	425	46.4%
2014	45.77	235^th	425	44.7%
2015	56.88	117^th	435	73.1%
2016	50.60	153^rd	426	64.1%
2017	48.85	152^nd	420	63.8%
2018	46.47	175^th	428	59.1%
2019	39.07	229^th	438	47.7%
2021	42.26	199^th	410	51.5%
2022	39.21	229^th	429	46.6%
2023	32.57	272^nd	442	38.5%
2024	36.81	255^th	458	44.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chestatee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	634	13	3	180	5	n/a	n/a	0	835
2003	634	13	3	180	5	n/a	n/a	0	835
2004	750	21	4	218	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
2005	781	14	2	228	2	n/a	n/a	13	1040
2006	784	16	5	255	2	n/a	n/a	15	1077
2007	768	16	8	294	2	n/a	n/a	14	1102
2008	751	21	14	315	0	n/a	n/a	17	1118
2009	738	24	18	325	3	n/a	n/a	19	1127
2010	712	25	12	356	4	1	23	0	1133
2011	703	27	14	367	1	1	22	0	1135
2012	701	30	12	372	3	0	28	0	1146
2013	751	28	11	418	5	2	26	0	1241
2014	723	22	14	452	6	4	22	0	1243
2015	690	22	17	498	4	6	17	0	1254
2016	694	34	12	520	2	7	20	0	1289
2017	664	32	14	601	2	6	14	0	1333
2018	659	29	14	652	1	5	18	0	1378
2019	628	22	15	639	2	2	15	0	1323
2020	603	24	17	640	2	1	13	0	1300
2021	545	23	17	659	1	1	15	0	1261
2022	534	25	19	668	0	0	20	0	1266
2023	488	30	15	693	0	0	18	0	1244
2024	478	22	11	687	0	0	18	0	1216

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 Chestatee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	835	54.6	15.3	30.2
2003	835	54.6	15.3	30.2
2004	994	62.9	15.8	36.6
2005	1040	67.1	15.5	35.6
2006	1077	69.9	15.4	39.8
2007	1102	72.3	15.2	40.3
2008	1118	73.8	15.1	40.6
2009	1127	77.1	14.6	43.9
2010	1133	74.0	15.3	48.5
2011	1135	71.2	15.9	51.6
2012	1146	70.4	16.2	50
2013	1241	71.0	17.4	53.7
2014	1243	69.5	17.8	52.4
2015	1254	71.0	17.6	54.4
2016	1289	72.0	17.9	52
2017	1333	72.8	18.3	50
2018	1378	72.5	19.0	50.9
2019	1323	73.5	18.0	47.1
2020	1300	73.4	17.7	46.5
2021	1261	75.1	16.7	39.5
2022	1266	80.5	15.7	n/a
2023	1244	79.0	15.7	48.1
2024	1216	80.7	15.0	67.5

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 Chestatee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	835	54.6	15.3	30.2
2003	835	54.6	15.3	30.2
2004	994	62.9	15.8	36.6
2005	1040	67.1	15.5	35.6
2006	1077	69.9	15.4	39.8
2007	1102	72.3	15.2	40.3
2008	1118	73.8	15.1	40.6
2009	1127	77.1	14.6	43.9
2010	1133	74.0	15.3	48.5
2011	1135	71.2	15.9	51.6
2012	1146	70.4	16.2	50
2013	1241	71.0	17.4	53.7
2014	1243	69.5	17.8	52.4
2015	1254	71.0	17.6	54.4
2016	1289	72.0	17.9	52
2017	1333	72.8	18.3	50
2018	1378	72.5	19.0	50.9
2019	1323	73.5	18.0	47.1
2020	1300	73.4	17.7	46.5
2021	1261	75.1	16.7	39.5
2022	1266	80.5	15.7	n/a
2023	1244	79.0	15.7	48.1
2024	1216	80.7	15.0	67.5

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 Chestatee High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$277 (3.7%)	$7,220 (96.3%)	$7,497
2018	$245 (3.2%)	$7,472 (96.8%)	$7,718
2019	$257 (3.0%)	$8,215 (97.0%)	$8,472

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chestatee High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 229^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 272^nd of 442 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Chestatee High School)	38.2	27.3	10.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Hall County)	44.7	32	12.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Chestatee High School)	45.5	36.2	9.3%
End of Course Biology (Hall County)	50.3	39	11.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Chestatee High School)	33.5	30.6	2.9%
End of Course United States History (Hall County)	44	32.7	11.3%
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	1323	1244	6%
African American	22	30	36.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	15	15
Hispanic	639	693	8.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	628	488	22.3%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.1%	48.1%	1%

Schools Near Chestatee 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chestatee High School	Public	9-12	3005 Sardis Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 532-1162	1,216	81	15.0	67.5%	478 (39.3%)	22 (1.8%)	687 (56.5%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.5%)	36.8	255^th of 458 public high schools	44.3%		32.6	272^nd of 442 public high schools	38.5%	17	34.6	15.0	34.0	35.7	$8,472	$257	$8,215
Gainesville High School	Public	9-12	830 Century Pl	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-4441	2,356	148	15.8	56.8%	325 (13.8%)	388 (16.5%)	1,492 (63.3%)	94 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	56 (2.4%)	26.4	320^th of 458 public high schools	30.1%		31.7	279^th of 442 public high schools	36.9%	41	27.1	22.7	30.9	21.4	$9,029	$743	$8,286
North Hall High School	Public	9-12	4885 Mount Vernon Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-7331	1,158	76	15.2	37.8%	909 (78.5%)	11 (0.9%)	203 (17.5%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.1%)	52.1	171^st of 458 public high schools	62.7%		50.3	170^th of 442 public high schools	61.5%	1	43.4	29.3	48.7	36.6	$9,318	$245	$9,073
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	450 Crescent Dr	Gainesville	30501	Hall County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 535-5457	14	5	2.8	78.6%	3 (21.4%)	6 (42.9%)	5 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lanier College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	2723 Tumbling Creek Rd	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 531-2330	171	26	6.6	76.6%	61 (35.7%)	8 (4.7%)	90 (52.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	12	411^th of 458 public high schools	10.3%		11	407^th of 442 public high schools	7.9%	4	10.2	11.5	21.4	11.9	$18,046	$228	$17,818
The Foundry	Public	6-12	2723 Tumbling Creek Rd	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 531-2330	45	5	9.3	93.3%	12 (26.7%)	3 (6.7%)	28 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	22	346^th of 458 public high schools	24.5%		5.5	436^th of 442 public high schools	1.4%	90	27.8		13.3		$12,545	$219	$12,325
East Forsyth High School	Public	9-12	8910 Jot Em Down Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-1235	1,590	95	16.8	37.5%	1,110 (69.8%)	34 (2.1%)	366 (23.0%)	22 (1.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (3.3%)	59.4	136^th of 458 public high schools	70.3%		60	119^th of 442 public high schools	73.1%	17	57.1	24.4	51.2	41.4
East Hall High School	Public	9-12	3534 E Hall Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-9921	1,291	83	15.5	74.9%	313 (24.2%)	95 (7.4%)	827 (64.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	47 (3.6%)	29.4	297^th of 458 public high schools	35.2%		26	311^th of 442 public high schools	29.6%	14	32.2	19.4	32.8	26.1	$8,299	$516	$7,783
Johnson High School	Public	9-12	3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-2394	1,287	90	14.2	78.0%	177 (13.8%)	53 (4.1%)	1,013 (78.7%)	19 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (1.9%)	43.5	219^th of 458 public high schools	52.2%		41.2	225^th of 442 public high schools	49.1%	6	37.0	19.0	36.8	45.4	$8,437	$441	$7,996
West Hall High School	Public	9-12	5500 McEver Rd	Oakwood	30566	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-9826	1,248	74	16.8	66.5%	337 (27.0%)	102 (8.2%)	753 (60.3%)	23 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.6%)	18.3	372^nd of 458 public high schools	18.8%		26.7	308^th of 442 public high schools	30.3%	64	29.7	3.5	19.3	15.0	$9,133	$226	$8,908

Frequently Asked Questions about Chestatee High School

What is the racial makeup of Chestatee High School?

Students at Chestatee High School are 56% Hispanic, 39% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Chestatee High School in?

Hall County

How many students attend Chestatee High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,216 students attended Chestatee High School.

Is Chestatee High School a good school?

Chestatee High School ranks 255^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Chestatee High School?

Chestatee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lanier Elementary School
Elementary : Lyman Hall Elementary School
Elementary : McEver Elementary School
Elementary : Sardis Elementary School
Middle : Chestatee Middle School

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