Serving 6,373 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Georgia Connections Academy ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Georgia Connections Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgia Connections Academy is 0.65, 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.
Georgia Connections Academy is ranked #1053 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Georgia Connections Academy often compared to?
Georgia Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Georgia Cyber Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Georgia Connections Academy is 62%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Georgia Connections Academy?
6,373 students attend Georgia Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Georgia Connections Academy students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Connections Academy?
Georgia Connections Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia Connections Academy offer ?
Georgia Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia Connections Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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