Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Atlanta Heights Charter School 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 10-14% (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 23:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atlanta Heights Charter School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Atlanta Heights Charter School 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 Atlanta Heights Charter School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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 is Atlanta Heights Charter School's ranking?
Atlanta Heights Charter School is ranked #1625 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?
10-14% 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).
How many students attend Atlanta Heights Charter School?
742 students attend Atlanta Heights Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Atlanta Heights Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlanta Heights Charter School?
Atlanta Heights Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlanta Heights Charter School offer ?
Atlanta Heights Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Atlanta Heights Charter School part of?
Atlanta Heights Charter School is part of State Charter Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School District.
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