Fulton Science Academy High School (Closed 2016)

Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Fulton Science Academy High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(14-15)
70-74%
38%
(14-15)
70-79%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
31%
36%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
(14-15)
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton Science Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Fulton Science Academy High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fulton Science Academy High School?
265 students attend Fulton Science Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fulton Science Academy High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Science Academy High School?
Fulton Science Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fulton Science Academy High School offer ?
Fulton Science Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fulton Science Academy High School part of?
Fulton Science Academy High School is part of Fulton County School District.

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