South Atlanta High School

Summary:

South Atlanta High School is a public high school serving 928 students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, Georgia, which is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 376 and 421 out of 410-458 schools.

South Atlanta High School's performance lags significantly behind that of nearby schools like Maynard Jackson High School and Carver High School Early College, which have higher graduation rates, better test scores, and lower free/reduced lunch rates. Despite the school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, South Atlanta High School's student population is entirely economically disadvantaged, and the school's academic outcomes remain poor, with only 10.6% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 42% statewide and 31.3% in the Atlanta Public Schools district.

The combination of high poverty, low academic performance, and lack of improvement over time suggests that South Atlanta High School may be facing significant challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and/or instructional practices that are not being effectively addressed. The school's persistently poor performance, particularly in comparison to nearby schools serving similar student populations, indicates that additional factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 Hutchens Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30354

(404) 802-5025

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
421^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,111

Feeder schools for South Atlanta High School:

Elementary:	Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
	Emma Hutchinson Elementary School
	Heritage Academy Elementary School
	John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School
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	Joseph Humphries Elementary School
Middle:	Crawford Long Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 928

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.3%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Atlanta High School ranks worse than 91.9% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 12^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Atlanta High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details South Atlanta High School has the largest high school student body size in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Atlanta High School is $17,111, which is the 7^th highest among 15 high schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Atlanta High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Atlanta High School 421^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See South Atlanta High School in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Atlanta High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	15.12	376^th	438	14.2%
2021	12.10	379^th	410	7.6%
2022	7.43	410^th	429	4.4%
2023	10.95	408^th	442	7.7%
2024	9.62	421^st	458	8.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Atlanta High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	5	761	1	43	1	2	813
2018	6	747	1	50	2	2	808
2019	7	745	2	65	1	3	823
2020	5	731	1	62	0	4	803
2021	5	775	1	62	0	5	848
2022	5	778	1	67	0	6	857
2023	3	847	1	70	0	7	928

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Atlanta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	813	65.7	12.3	100
2018	808	63.5	12.7	100
2019	823	65.7	12.5	100
2020	803	62.3	12.8	78.6
2021	848	63.1	13.4	100
2022	857	58.7	14.5	n/a
2023	928	56.8	16.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Atlanta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	813	65.7	12.3	100
2018	808	63.5	12.7	100
2019	823	65.7	12.5	100
2020	803	62.3	12.8	78.6
2021	848	63.1	13.4	100
2022	857	58.7	14.5	n/a
2023	928	56.8	16.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Atlanta High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,234 (7.4%)	$15,501 (92.6%)	$16,735
2018	$1,079 (6.6%)	$15,203 (93.4%)	$16,282
2019	$1,182 (6.9%)	$15,930 (93.1%)	$17,111

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Atlanta High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 376^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 408^th of 442 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (South Atlanta High School)	15.9	12.6	3.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Atlanta Public Schools)	37	26.6	10.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (South Atlanta High School)	11.8	1.8	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Atlanta Public Schools)	28.7	26.7	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (South Atlanta High School)	24.4	9.4	15%
End of Course Biology (Atlanta Public Schools)	35	29.2	5.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (South Atlanta High School)	23	15.1	7.9%
End of Course United States History (Atlanta Public Schools)	35.1	17.6	17.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	823	928	12.8%
African American	745	847	13.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	65	70	7.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	7	3	57.1%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near South Atlanta High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Atlanta High School	Public	9-12	800 Hutchens Rd SE	Atlanta	30354	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5025	928	57	16.3	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	847 (91.3%)	70 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	9.6	421^st of 458 public high schools	8.1%		11	408^th of 442 public high schools	7.7%	13	10.6	16.9	8.3	11.1									$17,111	$1,182	$15,930
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	1300 Constitution Rd SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 635-4415	23			87.0%	1 (4.3%)	22 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy	Public	6-12	2930 Forrest Hills Dr SW	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6950	168	23	7.2	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	160 (95.2%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4.2	454^th of 458 public high schools	0.9%		4.7	439^th of 442 public high schools	0.7%	15	2.4	0.0	1.5	3.2	0.0	5.3	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.5	0.0	0.0	$45,343	$2,078	$43,265
McNair High School	Public	9-12	1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4902	768	45	17.0	100.0%	5 (0.7%)	726 (94.5%)	23 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	13.1	405^th of 458 public high schools	11.6%		11.6	403^rd of 442 public high schools	8.8%	2	17.6	4.2	23.5	10.1									$13,999	$1,102	$12,897
Carver High School Early College	Public	9-12	55 McDonough Blvd SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4405	575	62	9.2	100.0%	3 (0.5%)	549 (95.5%)	18 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	40	241^st of 458 public high schools	47.4%		15.4	377^th of 442 public high schools	14.7%	136	41.4	15.7	19.6	53.1									$17,379	$1,019	$16,359
Carver High School	Public	9-12	55 McDonough Blvd SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4415	445	32	13.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	433 (97.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6.9	439^th of 458 public high schools	4.1%		6.6	429^th of 442 public high schools	2.9%	10	6.6	5.0	11.7	5.4									$18,877	$1,193	$17,684
Cedar Grove High School	Public	9-12	2360 River Rd	Ellenwood	30294	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4002	1,123	70	16.1	100.0%	7 (0.6%)	1,030 (91.7%)	58 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.0%)	11.3	415^th of 458 public high schools	9.4%		16	374^th of 442 public high schools	15.4%	41	17.2	15.7	9.7	10.3									$11,139	$720	$10,419
Tri-Cities High School	Public	9-12	2575 Harris St	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8200	1,483	86	17.3	100.0%	13 (0.9%)	969 (65.3%)	470 (31.7%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.8%)	17.3	380^th of 458 public high schools	17.0%		12.8	393^rd of 442 public high schools	11.1%	13	20.4	16.3	21.3	18.8									$12,712	$445	$12,267
Forest Park High School	Public	9-12	5452 Phillips Dr	Forest Park	30297	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3890	1,765	93	18.9	90.5%	40 (2.3%)	711 (40.3%)	870 (49.3%)	107 (6.1%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (1.8%)	24.2	328^th of 458 public high schools	28.4%		22.1	329^th of 442 public high schools	25.6%	1	27.7	22.9	25.5	20.2									$7,557	$570	$6,987
Maynard Jackson High School	Public	9-12	801 Glenwood Ave SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5200	1,474	107	13.8	43.6%	240 (16.3%)	1,080 (73.3%)	109 (7.4%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	35 (2.4%)	39.6	245^th of 458 public high schools	46.5%		27.8	297^th of 442 public high schools	32.8%	52	37.8	31.0	41.8	10.8									$13,942	$846	$13,096

Frequently Asked Questions about South Atlanta High School

What schools feed into South Atlanta High School?

South Atlanta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
Elementary : Emma Hutchinson Elementary School
Elementary : Heritage Academy Elementary School
Elementary : John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School
Elementary : Joseph Humphries Elementary School
Middle : Crawford Long Middle School

What district is South Atlanta High School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

Is South Atlanta High School a good school?

South Atlanta High School ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Georgia high schools.

How many students attend South Atlanta High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 928 students attended South Atlanta High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Atlanta High School?

Students at South Atlanta High School are 91% African American, 8% Hispanic.

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