Summary:
The State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School district contains only one school, Atlanta Heights Charter School, which serves grades K-8. This elementary school is struggling academically, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments that fall well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
Atlanta Heights Charter School has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools for the past 3 years, with a ranking of 1152 out of 1248 schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is particularly concerning, with only 12.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 38.4%, and just 11.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 45.4% statewide. This pattern of low achievement continues through the upper grades as well.
The school serves a student population that is almost entirely from low-income backgrounds, with 99.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the school, underscoring the significant educational inequities experienced by its students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to support the unique needs of the school's community.
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