Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)60-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson?
The graduation rate of The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson is 60-69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson?
245 students attend The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson?
The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson offer ?
The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson part of?
The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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