Fulton Leadership Academy

2575 Dodson Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 248 students in grades 6-12, Fulton Leadership 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fulton Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Fulton Leadership Academy's student population of 248 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
248 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Fulton Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton Leadership Academy is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1760 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
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20-24%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fulton Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
94%
36%
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White
n/a
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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≥50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fulton Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fulton Leadership Academy is ranked #1760 out of 2,168 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 36% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Fulton Leadership Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fulton Leadership Academy?
248 students attend Fulton Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fulton Leadership Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Leadership Academy?
Fulton Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fulton Leadership Academy offer ?
Fulton Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fulton Leadership Academy part of?

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5   1/29/2020
it's nice lots of personalities there a good place.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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