Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leadership Preparatory 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Academy's student population of 297 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leadership Preparatory Academy is 0.08, 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
#1178 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
96%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Leadership Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Academy is ranked #1178 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Academy?
297 students attend Leadership Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Leadership Preparatory Academy students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Academy?
Leadership Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Academy offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Academy part of?
Leadership Preparatory Academy is part of Dekalb County School District.
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