Serving 314 students in grades 9-10, Global Impact Academy ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Impact Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Global Impact Academy's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Global Impact Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Impact Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#806 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Impact Academy's ranking?
Global Impact Academy is ranked #806 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Global Impact Academy?
314 students attend Global Impact Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Global Impact Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Impact Academy?
Global Impact Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Global Impact Academy offer ?
Global Impact Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Global Impact Academy part of?
Global Impact Academy is part of Fulton County School District.
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