Serving 762 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 22% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 762 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix High School is 0.55, 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
#1815 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
60%
18%
Black
30%
36%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
22%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix High School's ranking?
Phoenix High School is ranked #1815 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Phoenix High School often compared to?
Phoenix High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gwinnett Intervention Education (Give) Center East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix High School is 22%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
762 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Phoenix High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix High School offer ?
Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix High School part of?
Phoenix High School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Mini 2
December 10, 2024 (Tuesday)
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