South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science (Closed 2021)

800 Hutchens Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
(15-16)
15-19%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
15-19%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science 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 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
6%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
94%
37%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
n/a
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
75-79%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science?
The graduation rate of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science is 75-79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science?
276 students attend South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science?
South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science offer ?
South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science part of?
South Atlanta School Of Health And Medical Science is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.

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