Serving 1,184 students in grades 9-12, Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic's student population of 1,184 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic is 0.12, 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
#715 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
94%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic's ranking?
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic is ranked #715 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic?
The graduation rate of Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic is 99%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic?
1,184 students attend Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic?
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic offer ?
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic part of?
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
View the Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
We have a 100% graduation rate. Our students graduate college and career ready. All of our students maintain a 2.5 GPA (minimum) and all of our valedictorians and salutatorians have a GPA higher than 4.0. Our CCRPI score leads the region and is among the top five in the district. Our parents are all parent volunteers by choice and by design.
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