Serving 168 students in grades 6-12, Hank Aaron New Beginnings 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy's student population of 168 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hank Aaron New Beginnings 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 Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is 0.10, 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
#2190 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
95%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy's ranking?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is ranked #2190 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy often compared to?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb Alternative School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy?
The graduation rate of Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy?
168 students attend Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy offer ?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy part of?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy located?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is located in the Hammond Park neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hammond Park.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day Semester 1
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Semester 2
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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