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Phoenix High School
High School · Gwinnett County · Lawrenceville, GA
A Gwinnett County high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 W Pike St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 19.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 29 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phoenix 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrenceville), 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
$63,379
Median home value
$302,600
Median rent
$1,488/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Majestic Preparatory Academy IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–9 | 0.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Central Gwinnett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,444 | Compare → |
| Choice Educational AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #139 of 139
- District spending per student
- $14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phoenix High School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix High School
Phoenix High School is a public high school in Lawrenceville, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 873 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,247 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix High School
What grades does Phoenix High School serve?
Phoenix High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix High School rank in GA?
Phoenix High School ranks #2,247 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Phoenix High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Phoenix High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phoenix High School a charter school?
No, Phoenix High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix High School a Title I school?
No, Phoenix High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix High School?
51.7% of students at Phoenix 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
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.4%
- Phone
- (770) 513-6862
- 4-Year Graduation
- 19.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30046)
- 39,524
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 30046; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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