NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL
Norcross High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Gwinnett County school district, located in Norcross, GA with about 3,817 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 207 teachers, Norcross High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Norcross High School, located in Norcross, Georgia, is a large, diverse public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Known for its expansive campus and robust academic environment, the school offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized career and technical education pathways. The school prides itself on fostering a global perspective among its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character development to prepare graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Norcross High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school features a wide range of athletic programs, competitive fine arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. Its mascot, the Blue Devil, is a symbol of strong community spirit, and the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Norcross and Peachtree Corners areas. Through its combination of diverse student demographics, comprehensive academic resources, and strong community engagement, Norcross High School remains a focal point for student achievement in the Gwinnett County region.
For more information, contact Norcross High School at (770) 448-3674 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Norcross, GA 30092
(770) 448-3674
NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norcross, GA with about 3,817 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gwinnett County
- Total Students:
- 3,817
- Teachers:
- 207.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 3,817 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.8%
- Black or African American
- 28.5%
- White
- 13.8%
- Asian
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.