Creekside High School

1,745 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Creekside High School, located in Fairburn, Georgia, is a public secondary school serving students in the Fulton County School District. Situated in a suburban community southwest of Atlanta, the school is known for its distinctive architecture and commitment to fostering a comprehensive academic environment. Creekside offers a diverse curriculum that includes core college-preparatory coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and various career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Creekside High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a vibrant athletics program—represented by the "Seminoles"—and a variety of student organizations. The school actively encourages student involvement in arts, leadership clubs, and community service initiatives to help create a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on academic growth, school spirit, and community connection, Creekside remains a central pillar of the Fairburn area, dedicated to supporting the success of its diverse student body.

1,745

Total Students

100.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	272
Black	1,418
Asian	7
Two or More	28
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,418 (81.3%)
Hispanic
272 (15.6%)
Two or More
28 (1.6%)
White
15 (0.9%)
Asian
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-4300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,745
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 503

Grade 10 477

Grade 11 414

Grade 12 351

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Creekside High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	503
Grade 10	477
Grade 11	414
Grade 12	351

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Creekside High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	879	50.4%
Male	866	49.6%

High School 9th - 12th