Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Challenge Charter Academy served 105 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
17%
Black
64%
36%
White
24%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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