Serving 105 students in grades 6-12, Challenge Charter 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 30-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
64%
36%
White
24%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Challenge Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Challenge Charter Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 74%.
How many students attend Challenge Charter Academy?
105 students attend Challenge Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Challenge Charter Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge Charter Academy?
Challenge Charter Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Challenge Charter Academy offer ?
Challenge Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Challenge Charter Academy part of?
Challenge Charter Academy is part of Newton County School District.
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