Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cirrus Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 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 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cirrus Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cirrus Charter Academy's student population of 498 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cirrus Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cirrus Charter Academy is 0.15, 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
#2124 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cirrus Charter Academy's ranking?
Cirrus Charter Academy is ranked #2124 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cirrus Charter Academy?
498 students attend Cirrus Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cirrus Charter Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cirrus Charter Academy?
Cirrus Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cirrus Charter Academy offer ?
Cirrus Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cirrus Charter Academy part of?
Cirrus Charter Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy School District.
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