South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School (Closed 2023)

800 Hutchens Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 274 students in grades 9-12, South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
274 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(15-16)
10-14%
41%
(15-16)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
3%
15%
Black
(15-16)
96%
37%
White
(15-16)
1%
41%
100%
(15-16)
70-74%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School?
The graduation rate of South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School?
274 students attend South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School?
South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School offer ?
South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School part of?
South Atlanta Law And Social Justice School is part of Atlanta Public Schools.

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