Effingham County Gateway To College Academy serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
90%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
n/a
36%
White
100%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Effingham County Gateway To College Academy?
13 students attend Effingham County Gateway To College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Effingham County Gateway To College Academy students are White.
What grades does Effingham County Gateway To College Academy offer ?
Effingham County Gateway To College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Effingham County Gateway To College Academy part of?
Effingham County Gateway To College Academy is part of Effingham County School District.
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