Serving 1,807 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Classical Education ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Classical Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy For Classical Education's student population of 1,807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Classical Education ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Classical Education is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
16%
36%
White
69%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Classical Education's ranking?
Academy For Classical Education is ranked #103 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Academy For Classical Education often compared to?
Academy For Classical Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Springdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Classical Education?
The graduation rate of Academy For Classical Education is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Academy For Classical Education?
1,807 students attend Academy For Classical Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Academy For Classical Education students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Classical Education?
Academy For Classical Education has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy For Classical Education offer ?
Academy For Classical Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Academy For Classical Education part of?
Academy For Classical Education is part of State Charter Schools II- Academy For Classical Education School District.
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