Gainesville High School

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2,294 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gainesville High School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Gainesville City School System. Known as the home of the "Red Elephants," the school has a long-standing reputation for balancing a rigorous academic environment with a robust extracurricular culture. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Gainesville High is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, which are pillars of the local community. The school prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages student involvement in arts, athletics, and various service-based organizations. By integrating modern educational strategies with a strong sense of tradition, the school aims to develop well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their community and beyond.

2,294

Total Students

129.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gainesville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	1,459
Black	372
Asian	88
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,459 (63.6 %)
Black
372 (16.2 %)
White
313 (13.6 %)
Asian
88 (3.8 %)
Two or More
58 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Gainesville City
Phone:	(770)536-4441
Website:	http://ghsweb.gcssk12.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	965
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	214

* 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 9 694

Grade 10 639

Grade 11 470

Grade 12 491

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gainesville High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	694
Grade 10	639
Grade 11	470
Grade 12	491

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gainesville High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,128	49.2%
Male	1,166	50.8%

High School 9th - 12th