Serving 53 students in grades 5-12, Alpha 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
81%
36%
White
11%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alpha Academy?
The graduation rate of Alpha Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Alpha Academy?
53 students attend Alpha Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alpha Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Academy?
Alpha Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alpha Academy offer ?
Alpha Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Alpha Academy part of?
Alpha Academy is part of Rockdale County School District.
School Calendar
View the Alpha Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School/Early Release
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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