Is Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) a good school?

Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) ranks 874 th of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 9,762 students attended Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual).

What is the racial makeup of Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)?

Students at Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) are 49% African American, 30% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

Summary:

Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) is a large public charter virtual school serving over 8,800 students in grades K-12 in the state of Georgia. While the school has seen steady improvements in its 4-year graduation rate, from 51.6% in 2018-2019 to 66.7% in 2021-2022, it still lags behind the state average of 42% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.5% in 5th grade math to 46.5% in Biology, well below the state averages.

The percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) has increased from 42.39% in 2020-2021 to 56.06% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing economically disadvantaged student population. While the school has increased its per-student spending from $5,769 in 2016-2017 to $8,419 in 2018-2019 and decreased its student-teacher ratio from 27.3 in 2020-2021 to 13.5 in 2022-2023, these investments have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.

Overall, Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual), which is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy district, faces several key challenges, including lower-than-average graduation rates, underperformance on state assessments, and a growing economically disadvantaged student population. While the school has made some investments in resources, more work may be needed to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30349

(404) 334-4790

District: State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
874^th of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,419

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 9,762

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.8%

White:

30.1%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) ranks worse than 70% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) ranks worse than 57.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) ranks better than 50.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.8%), White (30.1%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) employs 527 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) is $8,419.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) 338^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) 228^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2017	35.21	783^rd	1205	35.0%
2018	31.60	829^th	1209	31.4%
2019	38.25	744^th	1234	39.7%
2021	47.76	586^th	1214	51.7%
2022	39.20	716^th	1244	42.4%
2023	32.41	803^rd	1242	35.3%
2024	28.94	874^th	1248	30.0%

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

Rank History for Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2017	42.81	311^th	539	42.3%
2018	38.82	332^nd	543	38.9%
2019	47.79	288^th	559	48.5%
2021	68.72	153^rd	542	71.8%
2022	62.59	189^th	567	66.7%
2023	48.02	274^th	577	52.5%
2024	40.03	338^th	588	42.5%

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

Rank History for Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2017	39.50	211^th	420	49.8%
2018	32.70	265^th	428	38.1%
2019	36.06	249^th	438	43.2%
2021	61.51	102^nd	410	75.1%
2022	50.50	168^th	429	60.8%
2023	51.26	167^th	442	62.2%
2024	42.14	228^th	458	50.2%

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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 Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	7640	4294	270	817	52	51	535	13659
2016	7197	4696	254	938	45	30	756	13916
2017	7086	4966	277	1091	46	22	831	14319
2018	6799	5088	273	1158	47	24	897	14286
2019	4999	4212	226	914	35	26	761	11173
2020	3917	3657	197	755	37	16	632	9211
2021	4261	5360	255	1026	53	19	835	11809
2022	3450	5994	355	1122	59	26	872	11878
2023	2673	4402	187	911	41	15	647	8876
2024	2943	4761	198	1102	47	22	689	9762

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

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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 Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	13659	329.0	41.5	66
2016	13916	348.0	39.9	68.9
2017	14319	359.0	39.8	64
2018	14286	386.0	37.0	67.4
2019	11173	393.0	28.4	44.8
2020	9211	393.0	23.4	43
2021	11809	431.0	27.3	42.4
2022	11878	566.0	20.9	n/a
2023	8876	653.0	13.5	56.1
2024	9762	527.0	18.5	47.2

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 Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	13659	329.0	41.5	66
2016	13916	348.0	39.9	68.9
2017	14319	359.0	39.8	64
2018	14286	386.0	37.0	67.4
2019	11173	393.0	28.4	44.8
2020	9211	393.0	23.4	43
2021	11809	431.0	27.3	42.4
2022	11878	566.0	20.9	n/a
2023	8876	653.0	13.5	56.1
2024	9762	527.0	18.5	47.2

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 Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$464 (8.0%)	$5,304 (91.9%)	$5,769
2018	$468 (7.4%)	$5,826 (92.6%)	$6,294
2019	$646 (7.7%)	$7,773 (92.3%)	$8,419

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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 744^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 803^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	4.4%
Ranks 288^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 274^th of 577 Middle schools	4%
Ranks 249^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 167^th of 442 High schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	30.4	31	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	30.4	31	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	28.4	20.6	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	28.4	20.6	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	42.2	26.9	15.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	42.2	26.9	15.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	37.2	18.1	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	37.2	18.1	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	35.9	34.8	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	35.9	34.8	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	19.7	13.7	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	19.7	13.7	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	39.6	40.5	0.9%
5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	50.1	35.7	14.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	50.1	35.7	14.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	31.2	14.8	16.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	31.2	14.8	16.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	39.8	37.7	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	39.8	37.7	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	31.2	21.9	9.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	31.2	21.9	9.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	44.5	44.2	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	44.5	44.2	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	22.2	26.5	4.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	22.2	26.5	4.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	36.7	40.7	4%
8th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	36.7	40.7	4%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	34.9	29.8	5.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	34.9	29.8	5.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	40.4	44.6	4.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	40.4	44.6	4.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	13.6	24	10.4%
End of Course Algebra I (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	13.6	24	10.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	46.5	48	1.5%
End of Course Biology (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	46.5	48	1.5%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual))	26.2	39.4	13.2%
End of Course United States History (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy)	26.2	39.4	13.2%
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	11173	8876	20.6%
African American	4212	4402	4.5%
American Indian	35	41	17.1%
Asian	226	187	17.3%
Hispanic	914	911	0.3%
Pacific Islander	26	15	42.3%
White	4999	2673	46.5%
Two or More Races	761	647	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.8%	56.1%	11.3%

Schools Near Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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
Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(404) 334-4790	9,762	527	18.5	47.2%	2,943 (30.1%)	4,761 (48.8%)	1,102 (11.3%)	198 (2.0%)	47 (0.5%)	22 (0.2%)	689 (7.1%)								(n/a)	41.8	27.7	46.5	31.4	29.3	29.8	36.6	38.5	36.9	37.9	18.5	18.7	14.5	17.8	21.6	27.8	33.6	30.5	25.6	$8,419	$646	$7,773
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1049 Custer Avenue SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 944-8560	304	27	11.1	72.7%	3 (1.0%)	264 (86.8%)	31 (10.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)					50.0	42.9	48.3	46.2	60.0	66.7	63.3	57.1	20.7	17.9	42.9	12.5	20.7	8.3	16.7	$8,670	$1,044	$7,626
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1049 Custer Avenue SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 944-8560	291	30	9.6	81.8%	2 (0.7%)	250 (85.9%)	32 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)					20.0	32.4	63.9	35.3	35.9	50.0	25.0	48.6	45.9	15.2	28.2	42.1	40.5	31.6	33.3	$8,714	$1,022	$7,692
Department of Human Resources	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2 Peachtree Street NW	Atlanta	30303	Fulton County	Department of Human Resources	No	No	No	No	(404) 657-0435	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Union High School of Laurel Heights	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	934 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(404) 888-7876	52	9	6.1	40.4%	18 (34.6%)	29 (55.8%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Hillside Conant School	Public, Alternative	1-12	690 Courtenay Dr NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 875-4551	66	11	6.0	95.5%	42 (63.6%)	21 (31.8%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)								(n/a)		5.6	41.2							27.8						5.6		0.0	11.8
Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries	Public, Alternative	K-12	9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd	Palmetto	30268	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 231-5997	8	1	8.0		3 (37.5%)	2 (25.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Atlanta Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3260 Northside Dr NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 369-3500	681	59	11.4	16.9%	462 (67.8%)	110 (16.2%)	52 (7.6%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.8%)								(n/a)	80.0	49.3	69.2	86.1	55.6	58.2	68.5	77.3	75.8	76.9	72.2	69.1	61.1	68.2	71.2	60.0	57.4	64.6	40.0	$10,288	$86	$10,202
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1634 Knob Hill Dr NE	Atlanta	30329	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-7002	76	16	4.9	84.2%	8 (10.5%)	46 (60.5%)	9 (11.8%)	9 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)																				$46,768	$2,036	$44,733
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 942-2391	33	15	2.2	90.9%	15 (45.5%)	13 (39.4%)	3 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)								(n/a)

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