Serving 53 students in grades 5-12, Alpha 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
81%
36%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alpha Academy?
The graduation rate of Alpha Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Alpha Academy?
53 students attend Alpha Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alpha Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Academy?
Alpha Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alpha Academy offer ?
Alpha Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Alpha Academy part of?
Alpha Academy is part of Rockdale County School District.
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