Serving 17 students in grades 7-12, Telfair Alternative Preparation School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in GA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Telfair Alternative Preparation School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Telfair Alternative Preparation School's student population of 17 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Telfair Alternative Preparation School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
53%
36%
White
41%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Telfair Alternative Preparation School?
The graduation rate of Telfair Alternative Preparation School is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 85%.
How many students attend Telfair Alternative Preparation School?
17 students attend Telfair Alternative Preparation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Telfair Alternative Preparation School students are Black, 41% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telfair Alternative Preparation School?
Telfair Alternative Preparation School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telfair Alternative Preparation School offer ?
Telfair Alternative Preparation School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Telfair Alternative Preparation School part of?
Telfair Alternative Preparation School is part of Telfair County School District.
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