Serving 3,134 students in grades 9-12, Archer High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Archer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Archer High School's student population of 3,134 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Archer 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 Archer High School is 0.64, which is less 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
#272 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
54%
36%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archer High School's ranking?
Archer High School is ranked #272 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Archer High School?
The graduation rate of Archer High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Archer High School?
3,134 students attend Archer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Archer High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Archer High School?
Archer High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Archer High School offer ?
Archer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Archer High School part of?
Archer High School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
well i want to be a musician and the school have much facility to know my talent everyone used to laugh at me that i do not know my talent but now i do thanks a lot
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