Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
68%
36%
White
14%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace?
124 students attend Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace students are Black, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace?
Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace offer ?
Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace part of?
Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace is part of Muscogee County School District.
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