Serving 1,708 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Classical Education ranks in the top 10% 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 was 70% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
16%
36%
White
71%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 83%.
How many students attend Academy For Classical Education?
1,708 students attend Academy For Classical Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Academy For Classical Education students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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 Bibb County School District.
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