Fulton Leadership Academy

Summary:

Fulton Leadership Academy is a public charter high school located in East Point, Georgia, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 227 students. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy district, which is ranked 162 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fulton Leadership Academy has had strong graduation rates in recent years, with a 94.1% four-year graduation rate in 2019-2020 and 100% rates in 2018-2019 and 2017-2018. This is significantly higher than the nearby Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy, which had a 0% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022. However, the school's test scores on the Milestones Assessments are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 33.3% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition and 9.1% proficient or better in Algebra I. Fulton Leadership Academy has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.45% to 57.71% in recent years, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others.

Fulton Leadership Academy's performance on key metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates, is generally lower than the nearby Carver High School Early College and Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School, which are also public charter high schools. However, the school outperforms the nearby traditional public high schools, such as Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy and Carver High School, on these metrics. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 272 out of 420 Georgia high schools in 2016-2017 to 368 out of 458 in 2023-2024, suggesting that it is struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

2575 Dodson Dr
East Point, GA 30344

(404) 472-3529

District: State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
368^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,631

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.7%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fulton Leadership Academy ranks worse than 63.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Fulton Leadership Academy ranks worse than 80.3% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fulton Leadership Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton Leadership Academy is $13,631.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fulton Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Leadership Academy 376^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Fulton Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Leadership Academy 368^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Fulton Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy 162^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fulton Leadership Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2016	41.69	319^th	545	41.5%
2017	36.86	347^th	539	35.6%
2018	30.93	390^th	543	28.2%
2019	27.15	424^th	559	24.2%
2021	19.26	443^rd	542	18.3%
2022	19.87	454^th	567	19.9%
2023	25.36	436^th	577	24.4%
2024	34.20	376^th	588	36.1%

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

Rank History for Fulton Leadership Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2017	29.83	272^nd	420	35.2%
2018	25.82	313^th	428	26.9%
2019	16.21	371^st	438	15.3%
2022	8.87	404^th	429	5.8%
2023	14.52	381^st	442	13.8%
2024	19.30	368^th	458	19.7%

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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 Fulton Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	106	0	0	0	0	106
2012	0	158	0	0	0	0	158
2013	0	149	0	0	0	0	149
2014	0	262	0	1	0	1	264
2015	1	293	0	0	0	0	294
2016	0	383	0	2	0	1	386
2017	0	402	0	3	1	1	407
2018	0	345	1	7	1	0	354
2019	4	269	1	4	1	2	281
2020	1	283	1	9	0	4	298
2021	0	276	0	6	0	5	287
2022	1	234	0	7	0	6	248
2023	0	215	0	6	0	6	227

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 Fulton Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	106	4.8	22.0	50.9
2012	158	13.0	12.1	56.3
2013	149	12.8	11.6	63.1
2014	264	19.1	13.8	62.1
2015	294	24.0	12.2	60.9
2016	386	33.0	11.6	63.7
2017	407	35.0	11.6	60.2
2018	354	29.9	11.8	60.7
2019	281	29.7	9.4	58
2020	298	27.3	10.9	61.4
2021	287	24.0	11.9	56.4
2022	248	21.0	11.8	n/a
2023	227	18.5	12.2	57.7

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 Fulton Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	106	4.8	22.0	50.9
2012	158	13.0	12.1	56.3
2013	149	12.8	11.6	63.1
2014	264	19.1	13.8	62.1
2015	294	24.0	12.2	60.9
2016	386	33.0	11.6	63.7
2017	407	35.0	11.6	60.2
2018	354	29.9	11.8	60.7
2019	281	29.7	9.4	58
2020	298	27.3	10.9	61.4
2021	287	24.0	11.9	56.4
2022	248	21.0	11.8	n/a
2023	227	18.5	12.2	57.7

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 Fulton Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$457 (4.3%)	$10,105 (95.7%)	$10,562
2018	$365 (3.1%)	$11,302 (96.9%)	$11,667
2019	$659 (4.8%)	$12,972 (95.2%)	$13,631

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 424^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 436^th of 577 Middle schools	0.3%
Ranks 371^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 381^st of 442 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Leadership Academy)	28	40.5	12.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	28	40.5	12.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Leadership Academy)	14	10.8	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	14	10.8	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Leadership Academy)	26.2	34.1	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	26.2	34.1	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Leadership Academy)	29.2	19.5	9.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	29.2	19.5	9.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Leadership Academy)	25	21.4	3.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	25	21.4	3.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Leadership Academy)	7.8	7.1	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	7.8	7.1	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Fulton Leadership Academy)	36.5	14.3	22.2%
8th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	36.5	14.3	22.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fulton Leadership Academy)	27	2.4	24.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	27	2.4	24.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fulton Leadership Academy)	38.9	17.4	21.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	38.9	17.4	21.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Fulton Leadership Academy)	2.4	0	2.4%
End of Course Algebra I (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	2.4	0	2.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course United States History (Fulton Leadership Academy)	31.6	9.1	22.5%
End of Course United States History (State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy)	31.6	9.1	22.5%
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	281	227	19.2%
African American	269	215	20.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	0	100%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	57.7%	0.3%

Schools Near Fulton Leadership Academy

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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
Fulton Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2575 Dodson Dr	East Point	30344	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 472-3529	227	19	12.2	57.7%	0 (0.0%)	215 (94.7%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	19.3	368^th of 458 public high schools	19.7%		14.5	381^st of 442 public high schools	13.8%	13	33.3	9.1	9.5	27.8	20.8	41.2	35.3	16.7	23.5	17.6	32.4	14.7	$13,631	$659	$12,972
D. M. Therrell High School	Public	9-12	3099 Panther Trl SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5300	973	64	15.2	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	928 (95.4%)	33 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	10.7	418^th of 458 public high schools	8.7%		12.9	392^nd of 442 public high schools	11.3%	26	13.3	9.3	12.2	16.1									$16,390	$1,057	$15,333
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
Benjamin E. Mays High School	Public	9-12	3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5100	1,337	107	12.4	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	1,230 (92.0%)	96 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	18.5	370^th of 458 public high schools	19.2%		12.3	399^th of 442 public high schools	9.7%	29	14.0	23.9	30.0	11.8									$15,660	$1,326	$14,334
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
Skyview High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5134 Old National Hwy	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 418-8812	246	9	27.3	71.5%	1 (0.4%)	219 (89.0%)	22 (8.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	4.3	453^rd of 458 public high schools	1.1%		5	437^th of 442 public high schools	1.1%	16	2.6	0.0	3.2	1.4									$8,211	$125	$8,086
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	98 Anderson Ave NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 326-4858	806	59	13.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	785 (97.4%)	14 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	14.9	397^th of 458 public high schools	13.3%		16.1	370^th of 442 public high schools	16.3%	27	17.6	9.8	24.4	10.6									$13,359	$685	$12,673
Frederick Douglass High School	Public	9-12	225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3100	1,112	77	14.5	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	1,025 (92.2%)	69 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.3%)	13.9	402^nd of 458 public high schools	12.2%		9.8	415^th of 442 public high schools	6.1%	13	7.9	30.4	15.1	15.6									$16,068	$1,451	$14,617
Wellspring Living	Public	6-12	3965 Roosevelt Hwy	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 246-9998	10	2	5.0	70.0%	4 (40.0%)	4 (40.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)
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

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Is Fulton Leadership Academy a good school?

Fulton Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Fulton Leadership Academy?

Students at Fulton Leadership Academy are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Fulton Leadership Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Fulton Leadership Academy.

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