Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pataula Charter 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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pataula Charter Academy's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pataula Charter 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 Pataula Charter Academy is 0.55, 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
#1338 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
26%
36%
White
62%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pataula Charter Academy's ranking?
Pataula Charter Academy is ranked #1338 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pataula Charter Academy often compared to?
Pataula Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Adairsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pataula Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Pataula Charter Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pataula Charter Academy?
575 students attend Pataula Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pataula Charter Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pataula Charter Academy?
Pataula Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pataula Charter Academy offer ?
Pataula Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pataula Charter Academy part of?
Pataula Charter Academy is part of State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
MLK Day- School Closed (Calendar)
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School- Dismiss @ 12 (Calendar)
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
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