Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Atlanta Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Atlanta Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Atlanta Classical Academy's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
Atlanta Classical Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlanta Classical Academy is 0.49, 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
#297 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
13%
36%
White
70%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Airplane & Rocketry, Audio/Visual & Tech, Girl Club, HOSA Future Health Professionals, International Club, Junior Classical League, Key Club, Math Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, Sewing
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Dance Company, Digital Photography, Guitar, Keyboarding, Production and Design, String Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Golf, Hiking, Sailing, Swimming
Airplane & Rocketry, Audio/Visual & Tech, Girl Club, HOSA Future Health Professionals, International Club, Junior Classical League, Key Club, Math Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, Sewing
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Dance Company, Digital Photography, Guitar, Keyboarding, Production and Design, String Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Golf, Hiking, Sailing, Swimming
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes麻豆果冻传媒>- Atlanta Classical Academy is an open-enrollment, public charter school open to students who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school opened in 2014 with grades K 8, and has added a grade each year as students have advanced. It is now a K 12 academy.The mission of Atlanta Classical Academy is to develop studentsin mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
What is Atlanta Classical Academy's ranking?
Atlanta Classical Academy is ranked #297 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlanta Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Atlanta Classical Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Atlanta Classical Academy?
678 students attend Atlanta Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Atlanta Classical Academy students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlanta Classical Academy?
Atlanta Classical Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlanta Classical Academy offer ?
Atlanta Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Atlanta Classical Academy part of?
Atlanta Classical Academy is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Atlanta Classical Academy located?
Atlanta Classical Academy is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 5 other public schools located in Buckhead.
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