Summary:
Zip code 30005 is home to a single, high-performing public high school, Alpharetta High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 within the Fulton County School District.
Alpharetta High School is a large school with 2,024 students and stands out as a clear academic leader. It has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking in the top 10% of all Georgia high schools, with its best recent rank at 29th out of 452 schools. The school’s graduation rate is exceptional at 98.4%, well above the district’s 91.9% and the state’s 87.2%, while its dropout rate is just 0.9%. In terms of test scores, the school dramatically outperforms both district and state averages in Biology (76.9% proficient vs. 59.7% district and 47.2% state) and U.S. History (67.5% vs. 45.5% district and 38.5% state). The student body is relatively affluent, with only 15.12% eligible for free or reduced lunch, and the school invests $14,762 per student.
Despite its overall excellence, there are two areas of note. First, Algebra I proficiency is the school’s weakest subject at 54.5%, which is actually below the district average of 60.6% and represents a decline from the previous year’s 60.6%. This suggests a potential need for targeted support in foundational math. Second, the chronic absenteeism rate is 17.3%, slightly above the district average of 16.6%, meaning roughly 1 in 6 students misses significant school time—a factor that could be linked to the math dip. Overall, Alpharetta High School is a top-tier choice for families seeking strong academics, high graduation rates, and a well-resourced environment, with the only caveat being a closer look at math performance and attendance. Note: English Language Arts (ELA) scores were not included in this release and will be available in December; no conclusions should be drawn from their absence.
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