Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy serves 405 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
100%
36%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy?
405 students attend Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy?
Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy offer ?
Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy part of?
Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
