Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence's student population of 391 students has grown by 268% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 158% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
61%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
10%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence's ranking?
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence is ranked #123 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence often compared to?
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like New Life Academy Of Excellence, International Charter Academy Of Georgia, International Charter School Of Atlanta by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence?
391 students attend Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence?
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence offer ?
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence part of?
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence is part of State Specialty Schools II- Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Ex School District.
School Reviews
5 11/21/2022
A public school with rolling, year-round admissions. My child has attended the Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence (YHALE for short) for 3 years. The Korean-English program is very strong, with a large majority of heritage learners. The Mandarin-English program that my son is in, isn't majority heritage learners but still very good. His teachers have been excellent, and I observe that my investment in Mandarin immersion preschool has been protected. He remains a fluent speaker and expanded his literacy skills. For children without a Mandarin or Korean language background, it would be a difficult but worthwhile transition, if parents are committed to supplementing with other resources at home. ESOL, MSOL, and KSOL are offered, however! Another challenge at the school is Singapore Math: We have an amazing Math Coordinator that trains teachers to use that methodology, which is also hard to transition to in later grades unless your child is gifted/advanced.
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