Serving 51 students in grades 2-11, Uhs Of Laurel Heights ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-11
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Uhs Of Laurel Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Uhs Of Laurel Heights's student population of 51 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
Uhs Of Laurel Heights ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uhs Of Laurel Heights is 0.56, 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
#498 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
55%
36%
White
37%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Uhs Of Laurel Heights is ranked #498 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Uhs Of Laurel Heights often compared to?
Uhs Of Laurel Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Youth Villages At Inner Harbour by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uhs Of Laurel Heights?
The graduation rate of Uhs Of Laurel Heights is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Uhs Of Laurel Heights?
51 students attend Uhs Of Laurel Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Uhs Of Laurel Heights students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uhs Of Laurel Heights?
Uhs Of Laurel Heights has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uhs Of Laurel Heights offer ?
Uhs Of Laurel Heights offers enrollment in grades 2-11
What school district is Uhs Of Laurel Heights part of?
Uhs Of Laurel Heights is part of Dekalb County School District.
In what neighborhood is Uhs Of Laurel Heights located?
Uhs Of Laurel Heights is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 3 other public schools located in Druid Hills.
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