Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Oakwood Digital 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
46%
36%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-44%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakwood Digital Academy?
The graduation rate of Oakwood Digital Academy is 40-44%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 74%.
How many students attend Oakwood Digital Academy?
145 students attend Oakwood Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oakwood Digital Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Digital Academy?
Oakwood Digital Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakwood Digital Academy offer ?
Oakwood Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakwood Digital Academy part of?
Oakwood Digital Academy is part of Cobb County School District.
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