Serving 6,373 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Georgia Connections Academy 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 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,373 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 62% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Georgia Connections Academy's student population of 6,373 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6,373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Georgia Connections Academy 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 Georgia Connections Academy is 0.65, 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
#1053 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
41%
36%
White
42%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
62%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Connections Academy's ranking?
Georgia Connections Academy is ranked #1053 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Georgia Connections Academy often compared to?
Georgia Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Georgia Cyber Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Georgia Connections Academy is 62%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Georgia Connections Academy?
6,373 students attend Georgia Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Georgia Connections Academy students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Connections Academy?
Georgia Connections Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia Connections Academy offer ?
Georgia Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia Connections Academy part of?
Georgia Connections Academy is part of State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy School District.
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