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 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 105 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 30-39% | 83% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 80-89% | 93% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 15% |
| Black | 64% | 37% |
| White | 24% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | ≤20% | 74% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Challenge Charter Academy is Newton High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cousins Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Cousins Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 830 students10
0.1 miles
8187 Carlton Trl Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311 0.1 6-8 830 - Covington Fairview Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 494 students10
1.4 miles
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959 1.4 PK-5 494 - Oxford Flint Hill Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,014 student10
1.5 miles
1300 Airport Road
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 787-1330 1.5 PK-5 1,014 - Covington Porterdale Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 422 students10
2.2 miles
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928 2.2 PK-5 422 - Covington Newton College And Career Academy Alternative School
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2.3 miles
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769 2.3 n/a n/a
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