Serving 86 students in grades 10-12, Gateway To College 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
90%
36%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)30-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway To College Academy?
The graduation rate of Gateway To College Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gateway To College Academy?
86 students attend Gateway To College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gateway To College Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway To College Academy?
Gateway To College Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway To College Academy offer ?
Gateway To College Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Gateway To College Academy part of?
Gateway To College Academy is part of Dekalb County School District.
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