South Gwinnett High School

2,639 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Gwinnett High School, located in Snellville, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering a college-and-career-ready environment. The campus serves as a hub for the local community, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs that encourage leadership and personal development.

Academically, South Gwinnett High School emphasizes student achievement through a variety of instructional programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school prides itself on its "Comet" pride, maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit and community engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with supportive student services, South Gwinnett strives to equip its graduates with the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized workforce.

2,639

Total Students

156.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Gwinnett High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	579
Black	1,807
Asian	59
Two or More	81
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Black
1,807 (68.5%)
Hispanic
579 (21.9%)
White
102 (3.9%)
Two or More
81 (3.1%)
Asian
59 (2.2%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
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)972-4840
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	156.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	278

* 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 9 768

Grade 10 707

Grade 11 619

Grade 12 545

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Gwinnett High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	768
Grade 10	707
Grade 11	619
Grade 12	545

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Gwinnett High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,317	49.9%
Male	1,322	50.1%

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