CHESTATEE HIGH SCHOOL
Chestatee High School is a public high school that is part of the Hall County school district, located in Gainesville, GA with about 1,378 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, Chestatee High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Chestatee High School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Hall County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core coursework and a wide array of elective opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, encouraging students to engage in a well-rounded educational experience that balances scholastic achievement with personal growth and civic responsibility.
Beyond the classroom, Chestatee High School prides itself on a robust extracurricular culture, offering numerous athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. These activities are integral to the school’s mission of developing "War Eagle" pride, helping students build leadership skills, collaboration, and school spirit. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation—whether that entails higher education, military service, or entering the workforce—Chestatee utilizes modern resources and a dedicated faculty to support the academic and emotional success of its students.
For more information, contact Chestatee High School at (770) 532-1162 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-1162
CHESTATEE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gainesville, GA with about 1,378 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hall County
- Total Students:
- 1,378
- Teachers:
- 72.5
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 1,378 students
- White
- 47.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.