Asian student enrollment accounts for 8% at Berkmar High in 2024-25 academic year

According to the Georgia Department of Education, Berkmar High School had 227 Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year, marking a 9.7% increase from the prior year.

Enrollment figures showed a total of 2,839 students at Berkmar High School during the same period. Asian students represented 8% of the total student body, positioning them as the school’s third-largest demographic group.

This school is a part of Gwinnett County School District, which has its main office in Lawrenceville.

Across the 140 schools in the Gwinnett County School District, North Gwinnett High School saw the largest number of Asian students for 2024-25, enrolling 1,023 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported public school student demographics in Georgia as about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism is a continuing challenge for Georgia schools in the aftermath of the pandemic. In 2024, 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, the department initiated new efforts—including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public campaign, and focused assistance for high-need districts—to promote consistent attendance.

Georgia lawmakers updated school attendance laws in 2025, prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The revised law also introduces new reporting requirements and aligns with programs that help students earn diplomas through alternative means. More details are available in the legislation.

By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.