Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Preparatory Academy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥95%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
100%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
State Charter Schools- Heritage Preparatory Academy School District
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Preparatory Academy School?
204 students attend Heritage Preparatory Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Heritage Preparatory Academy School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Preparatory Academy School?
Heritage Preparatory Academy School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage Preparatory Academy School offer ?
Heritage Preparatory Academy School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Preparatory Academy School part of?
Heritage Preparatory Academy School is part of State Charter Schools- Heritage Preparatory Academy School District.
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