Serving 163 students in grades 6-12, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School's student population of 163 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School 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 Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School 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
#2127 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
43%
36%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School's ranking?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School is ranked #2127 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School?
163 students attend Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School students are Black, 37% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School offer ?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School part of?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School is part of State Charter Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter Sc School District.
School Reviews
5 12/30/2022
Great school with great teachers and a management team.
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