Archer High School

School Overview
Archer High School, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and strong emphasis on college and career readiness, the school caters to a diverse student body in the suburban Atlanta area. Archer has established a reputation for maintaining high standards in instruction while offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Archer High School is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and highly competitive athletics program. The school places significant value on student engagement, providing numerous clubs, arts programs, and leadership opportunities that foster a strong sense of community and school spirit. By balancing rigorous scholastic expectations with a robust support system and active student life, Archer High School remains a focal point for the Lawrenceville community, striving to develop well-rounded students capable of navigating the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.
3,134
Total Students
161.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Archer High School
Demographic Student Count
White621
Hispanic598
Black1,681
Asian101
Two or More127
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    1,681 (53.6 %)
  • White
    621 (19.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    598 (19.1 %)
  • Two or More
    127 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    101 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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: (678)407-7700
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 3,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 161.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,297
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 307
Grades Taught
Grade 9 856
Grade 10 916
Grade 11 673
Grade 12 689

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Archer High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9856
Grade 10916
Grade 11673
Grade 12689
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Archer High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,55449.6%
Male1,58050.4%
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