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South Atlanta High School

800 Hutchens Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30354
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Bottom 50%
Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, South Atlanta High School 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 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 928 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Atlanta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Atlanta High School's student population of 928 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
928 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Atlanta High School 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 South Atlanta High School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2137 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Atlanta High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Atlanta High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Atlanta High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Atlanta High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Atlanta High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Atlanta High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Atlanta High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Atlanta High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Atlanta High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of South Atlanta High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Atlanta High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Atlanta High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Atlanta High School's ranking?
South Atlanta High School is ranked #2137 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Atlanta High School?
The graduation rate of South Atlanta High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Atlanta High School?
928 students attend South Atlanta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Atlanta High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Atlanta High School?
South Atlanta High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Atlanta High School offer ?
South Atlanta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Atlanta High School part of?
South Atlanta High School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is South Atlanta High School located?
South Atlanta High School is located in the South River Gardens neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 928 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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