Serving 195 students in grades 5-12, Statesboro Steam 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Statesboro Steam Academy's student population of 195 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Statesboro Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Statesboro Steam Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
47%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
45%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1%
27.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
35%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Statesboro Steam Academy's ranking?
Statesboro Steam Academy is ranked #1406 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Statesboro Steam Academy often compared to?
Statesboro Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Portal Middle/high School, Langston Chapel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Statesboro Steam Academy?
The graduation rate of Statesboro Steam Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Statesboro Steam Academy?
195 students attend Statesboro Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Statesboro Steam Academy students are Black, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Statesboro Steam Academy?
Statesboro Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Statesboro Steam Academy offer ?
Statesboro Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Statesboro Steam Academy part of?
Statesboro Steam Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Statesboro Steam Academy.
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