Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
15%
Black
(15-16)94%
37%
White
(15-16)n/a
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science?
The graduation rate of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science is 75-79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science?
276 students attend South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science?
South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science offer ?
South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science part of?
South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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