Serving 44 students in grades 10-12, Houston County 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
30%
36%
White
55%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston County Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Houston County Career Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend Houston County Career Academy?
44 students attend Houston County Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Houston County Career Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston County Career Academy?
Houston County Career Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston County Career Academy offer ?
Houston County Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Houston County Career Academy part of?
Houston County Career Academy is part of Houston County School District.
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