Peachtree Ridge High School

Peachtree Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW,  Suwanee, GA
Gwinnett County Public Schools
4.1
3.5
3,313 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Jeff Mathews
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
176
Full Time Teachers
176
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
81.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
413:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Black
31.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.8%
Hispanic
24.6%
White
13.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Georgia
#21 Best College Prep Public HS in Georgia
#26 Best Public HS in Georgia
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 1,208 Students
Georgia State University 1,187 Students
Kennesaw State University 682 Students
Emory University 593 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 570 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 453 Students
Georgia Southern University 394 Students
Mercer University 333 Students
New York University 230 Students
Auburn University 224 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 372 Students
Business 336 Students
Psychology 243 Students
Computer Science 240 Students
Nursing 203 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 191 Students
Marketing 133 Students
Finance 96 Students
Chemistry 95 Students
Film and Video Studies 80 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 843 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/18/2024
I moved to Peachtree Ridge in my sophomore year, and though I was sad to be moving, I learned to love the Lions. I have had some of the best teachers that I can really talk to, who are incredibly passionate about what they are teaching.
4.0 Senior
8/27/2024
When I first entered Peachtree Ridge, I was just as enthusiastic as any freshman could be. What I did not expect though, was how hostile students can towards each other. Drama is inevitable, but I feel as more measures can be taken to prevent it. Overall, the school atmosphere is alright.
5.0 Junior
6/5/2024
Peachtree Ridge High School has been a great school for student who want to excel in both/either arts as well as academics. The teachers, especially AP teachers, sufficiently prepare you for exams and harder work you'll have to submit in college. Their arts programs are also well and they match the difficulty of the art to its students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/9/2024
I felt compelled to write about my child's situation. I saw one of my past students complaining about how top colleges didn't accept him/her except GSU. This story tells that one isn't guaranteed to attend top colleges, although you are in that 1% of elite students. That's all. You cannot blame your...
2.0 student
2/22/2022
its so incredibly competitive, especially since the schedule "allows" for more content. instead the teachers are constantly cramming information that will never retain. so many of them overplan every single day and expect you to finish at home without instructions. if youre not a motivated person or...
5.0 parent
6/13/2018
My daughter is an AP honors student. She will be starting her Sophomore year. PRHS is EXCELLENT. Her classes are challenging, however, he teachers are always willing to go the extra mile for the students. It's a very clean, calm atmosphere. I am very glad that I moved from Dekalb county in 2015 so t...
1.0 parent
2/8/2018
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