The Anchor School

The Anchor School serves 208 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Anchor School's student population of 208 students has grown by 141% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of The Anchor School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
88%
36%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Anchor School often compared to?
The Anchor Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove High School, Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend The Anchor School?
208 students attend The Anchor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of The Anchor School students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Anchor School?
The Anchor School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Anchor School offer ?
The Anchor School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Anchor School part of?
The Anchor School is part of State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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