North Gwinnett High School

3,033 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Gwinnett High School, located in Suwanee, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system, it is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. The school offers a rigorous curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, gifted programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and competitive careers.

Beyond its academic achievements, North Gwinnett is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school boasts a robust athletic program with a history of state-level success, as well as a diverse selection of student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, North Gwinnett provides a comprehensive educational environment that focuses on developing well-rounded students who are prepared to excel in both personal and professional spheres.

3,033

Total Students

166.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Gwinnett High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,128
Hispanic	291
Black	393
Asian	1,032
Two or More	187
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,128 (37.2%)
Asian
1,032 (34.0%)
Black
393 (13.0%)
Hispanic
291 (9.6%)
Two or More
187 (6.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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)945-9558
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,033
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	166.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	153

* 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 9 719

Grade 10 748

Grade 11 807

Grade 12 759