Lanier High School

1,871 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lanier High School, located in Sugar Hill, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus features modern facilities designed to support a comprehensive curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of fine arts programs that encourage student growth and preparation for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lanier High School is known for a vibrant school culture that emphasizes community involvement and school spirit. The "Longhorns" are highly active in competitive athletics and various student-led clubs, which help foster a sense of belonging and leadership among the student body. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive environment, Lanier High School aims to equip its students with the skills, values, and experiences necessary to thrive in an evolving global society.

1,871

Total Students

112.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lanier High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	617
Hispanic	557
Black	390
Asian	205
Two or More	95
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
617 (33.0%)
Hispanic
557 (29.8%)
Black
390 (20.8%)
Asian
205 (11.0%)
Two or More
95 (5.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	(678)765-4040
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	660
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	182

* 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 9 477

Grade 10 517

Grade 11 464

Grade 12 413

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lanier High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	477
Grade 10	517
Grade 11	464
Grade 12	413

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lanier High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	904	48.3%
Male	967	51.7%

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