Peachtree Ridge High School

1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW
Suwanee, GA 30024

3,155 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peachtree Ridge High School, located in Suwanee, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary institution within the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently earns strong ratings for its college-preparatory curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways. The campus culture is heavily defined by its commitment to excellence, aiming to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of challenging academics and comprehensive support services.

Beyond the classroom, Peachtree Ridge is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular scene and strong community spirit. The school offers an extensive range of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student-led clubs that encourage leadership and personal growth. As a large and active school, it serves as a central hub for the local Suwanee community, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage deeply in both their studies and their extracurricular interests.

3,155

Total Students

178.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peachtree Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	879
Black	935
Asian	868
Two or More	130
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
935 (29.6%)
Hispanic
879 (27.9%)
Asian
868 (27.5%)
White
337 (10.7%)
Two or More
130 (4.1%)
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)957-3100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	178.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	311

* 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 9 741

Grade 10 804

Grade 11 775

Grade 12 835

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peachtree Ridge High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	741
Grade 10	804
Grade 11	775
Grade 12	835

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peachtree Ridge High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,587	50.3%
Male	1,568	49.7%

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