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#569 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 25% in state

Alpharetta High School

High School · Fulton County · Alpharetta, GA

A Fulton County high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3595 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005

  • Math 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.4 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation51.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Alpharetta High School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alpharetta High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,403/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alpharetta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$170,951

Median home value

$587,400

Median rent

$1,929/mo

College educated

76.2%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
51.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·229 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rivers AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1private5–121.9 mi247Compare →
Bridgeway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–122.0 mi313Compare →
Alexsander AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.3 mi18Compare →
Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.5 mi1,443Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#51 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alpharetta High School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alpharetta High School

Alpharetta High School is a public high school in Alpharetta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 2,084 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alpharetta High School

What grades does Alpharetta High School serve?

Alpharetta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alpharetta High School?

Alpharetta High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,084 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alpharetta High School rank in GA?

Alpharetta High School ranks #569 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Alpharetta High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alpharetta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alpharetta High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpharetta High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alpharetta High School a charter school?

No, Alpharetta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alpharetta High School a Title I school?

No, Alpharetta High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpharetta High School?

16.5% of students at Alpharetta High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30005)
41,471
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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