Serving 1,747 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cambridge High School's student population of 1,747 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambridge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge High School is 0.54, 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
#121 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
9%
36%
White
66%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge High School's ranking?
Cambridge High School is ranked #121 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cambridge High School often compared to?
Cambridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpharetta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge High School is 98%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cambridge High School?
1,747 students attend Cambridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cambridge High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cambridge High School offer ?
Cambridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cambridge High School part of?
Cambridge High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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