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
19%
Black
100%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 School District.
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