Dacula High School

2,498 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dacula High School, located in Dacula, Georgia, is a well-established public secondary school serving the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community pride and deep-rooted history in the area, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum. This includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Dacula High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its competitive athletic teams, which frequently contend for regional and state titles. The school also fosters a vibrant campus life through numerous student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. With a focus on academic achievement and personal development, Dacula High School aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages students to excel while upholding the school's traditional values and community-focused spirit.

2,498

Total Students

143.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dacula High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	666
Black	1,185
Asian	98
Two or More	101
Pacific Islander	4

Black
1,185 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
666 (26.7 %)
White
444 (17.8 %)
Two or More
101 (4.0 %)
Asian
98 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)963-6664
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	143.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	247

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 735

Grade 10 656

Grade 11 574

Grade 12 533

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dacula High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	735
Grade 10	656
Grade 11	574
Grade 12	533

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dacula High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,223	49%
Male	1,275	51%

High School 9th - 12th