Serving 221 students in grades 9-12, Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
99%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)45-49%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence is 45-49%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence?
221 students attend Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence?
Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence part of?
Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence is part of Dekalb County School District.
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