Serving 46 students in grades 6-12, Harpst 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Harpst 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 Harpst Academy is 0.48, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harpst Academy?
The graduation rate of Harpst Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harpst Academy?
46 students attend Harpst Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Harpst Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harpst Academy?
Harpst Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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