Central Gwinnett High School

2,380 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Gwinnett High School, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. As a large, diverse secondary institution, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and its comprehensive approach to student development. It offers a wide range of rigorous academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized career-focused pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Central Gwinnett is known for fostering a vibrant school spirit through a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community, leveraging its location in the heart of Lawrenceville to engage with local stakeholders and prepare its diverse student body to become productive, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

2,380

Total Students

158.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Gwinnett High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	899
Black	1,031
Asian	115
Two or More	94
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,031 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
899 (37.8 %)
White
236 (9.9 %)
Asian
115 (4.8 %)
Two or More
94 (3.9 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)963-8041
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	268

* 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 9 687

Grade 10 674

Grade 11 528

Grade 12 491

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Gwinnett High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	687
Grade 10	674
Grade 11	528
Grade 12	491

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Gwinnett High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,216	51.1%
Male	1,164	48.9%

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