Roswell High School is a public high school in Roswell, Georgia, United States which opened in 1949. It serves the entire city of Roswell west of Georgia State Route 400 and the city of Mountain Park, as well as small portions of Alpharetta and Milton.
Serving 2,035 students in grades 9-12, Roswell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,035 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Roswell High School serves the northern part of Roswell, GA, covering an area of approximately 24.8 square miles. Families typically find that it takes around 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roswell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Roswell High School's student population of 2,035 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,035 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roswell High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roswell High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roswell High School's ranking?
Roswell High School is ranked #394 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Roswell High School often compared to?
Roswell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roswell High School?
The graduation rate of Roswell High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Roswell High School?
2,035 students attend Roswell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Roswell High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roswell High School?
Roswell High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roswell High School offer ?
Roswell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roswell High School part of?
Roswell High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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