Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, 7 Pillars Career 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
7 Pillars Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
7 Pillars Career Academy's student population of 127 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
7 Pillars Career 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 7 Pillars Career Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
85%
36%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7 Pillars Career Academy's ranking?
7 Pillars Career Academy is ranked #1909 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend 7 Pillars Career Academy?
127 students attend 7 Pillars Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of 7 Pillars Career Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 7 Pillars Career Academy?
7 Pillars Career Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does 7 Pillars Career Academy offer ?
7 Pillars Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is 7 Pillars Career Academy part of?
7 Pillars Career Academy is part of Clayton County School District.
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