Leadership Preparatory Academy

6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leadership Preparatory 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Leadership Preparatory Academy's student population of 272 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
272 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Leadership Preparatory 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 Leadership Preparatory Academy is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1178 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leadership Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
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15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leadership Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
96%
36%
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White
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36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leadership Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Academy is ranked #1178 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Academy?
272 students attend Leadership Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Leadership Preparatory Academy students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Academy?
Leadership Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Academy offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Academy part of?
Leadership Preparatory Academy is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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