Kennesaw Charter School (Closed 2023)

Kennesaw Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
40%
44%
(18-19)
48%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
5%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)
14%
16%
Black
(19-20)
60%
37%
White
(19-20)
16%
39%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
5%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Kennesaw Charter School?
519 students attend Kennesaw Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kennesaw Charter School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kennesaw Charter School offer ?
Kennesaw Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kennesaw Charter School part of?
Kennesaw Charter School is part of Cobb County School District.

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