Serving 166 students in grades 6-12, Fulton Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fulton Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fulton Leadership Academy's student population of 166 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fulton Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton Leadership Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
93%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fulton Leadership Academy is ranked #1909 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Fulton Leadership Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fulton Leadership Academy?
166 students attend Fulton Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fulton Leadership Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Leadership Academy?
Fulton Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fulton Leadership Academy offer ?
Fulton Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fulton Leadership Academy part of?
Fulton Leadership Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy School District.
School Reviews
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