Is Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics a good school?

Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics ranks 471 st of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics?

In the 2022-23 school year, 969 students attended Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics.

What is the racial makeup of Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics?

Students at Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics are 79% White, 11% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics

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The Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is a public charter school located in Hephzibah, Georgia, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 969 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in various academic assessments and has a strong focus on providing personalized attention to its students.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates projected to be significantly higher than the state average in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Biology, and 8th grade Social Studies. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 80.5% for the 2021-2022 school year is a notable achievement. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 14.8 over the past few years, suggests a commitment to personalized attention and support for students. The school's increased spending per student over the years also indicates a focus on investing in resources and infrastructure to support student learning and development.

Compared to the nearby Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics serves a larger student population and has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients. While the Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics stands out for its strong academic performance and high graduation rates within the State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and district.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

5073 Storey Mill Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815

(706) 434-8085

District: State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and

SchoolDigger Rank:
471^st of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,297

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 969

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

African American:

10.8%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics ranks better than 69.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.75. (See more...)

Compare Details Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics ranks better than 62.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 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 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is $8,297.

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Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 180^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 173^rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics in the ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2018	44.58	639^th	1209	47.1%
2019	48.87	598^th	1234	51.5%
2021	64.15	398^th	1214	67.2%
2022	66.91	372^nd	1244	70.1%
2023	65.81	384^th	1242	69.1%
2024	57.89	471^st	1248	62.3%

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2018	42.52	306^th	543	43.6%
2019	50.82	264^th	559	52.8%
2021	74.85	116^th	542	78.6%
2022	81.25	89^th	567	84.3%
2023	79.42	103^rd	577	82.1%
2024	64.75	180^th	588	69.4%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.28	150^th	442	66.1%
2024	51.88	173^rd	458	62.2%

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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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by a parent
Friday, August 20, 2021

The school is steadily growing, and my sons like the different ways they can learn. I personally haven't had any issues voicing my concerns when needed, and the paddling is an option ( which we opt out of). Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Instead of heeding all scientific evidence that violence toward children is detrimental to their social & emotional well-being, this school threatens to paddle children for misbehaving. In 2018. I hate to think what that says about how/what they teach (and what kind of adults will be living in Hephzibah when these kids are grown). :( Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

This school is ABUSIVE to children by HITTING THEM Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, May 24, 2018

This school allows its teachers to pick on stufmdents and bully them. Then the administration actually makes fun of parents who try to Correct the situation. God forbid a parent attempt to better the school for all students. Shame on you. Shame on your school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

UNACCREDITED school, which means 9th grade classes won't count toward a diploma or college. Administration and board not only allow some teachers to bully, they bully parents who ask questions. 1/3 -1/2 of the 8th grade class is failing, and will not be able to move on to high school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	327	92	0	19	5	2	25	470
2017	433	143	0	24	3	4	28	635
2018	509	139	0	36	3	5	30	722
2019	502	128	1	46	4	5	32	718
2020	501	119	1	45	4	6	32	708
2021	568	96	1	48	3	6	32	754
2022	682	97	1	49	4	6	39	878
2023	764	105	1	49	3	7	40	969

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 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	470	30.0	15.6	0
2017	635	40.6	15.6	0.5
2018	722	47.4	15.2	0.4
2019	718	101.0	7.1	0.4
2020	708	50.4	14.0	0.4
2021	754	101.9	7.3	n/a
2022	878	59.3	14.8	n/a
2023	969	67.5	14.3	0.3

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 School for Innovation and the Classics

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	470	30.0	15.6	0
2017	635	40.6	15.6	0.5
2018	722	47.4	15.2	0.4
2019	718	101.0	7.1	0.4
2020	708	50.4	14.0	0.4
2021	754	101.9	7.3	n/a
2022	878	59.3	14.8	n/a
2023	969	67.5	14.3	0.3

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 School for Innovation and the Classics

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$98 (1.6%)	$6,023 (98.4%)	$6,121
2018	$140 (2.2%)	$6,362 (97.9%)	$6,501
2019	$142 (1.7%)	$8,155 (98.3%)	$8,297

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 598^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 384^th of 1242 Elementary schools	17.5%
Ranks 264^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 103^rd of 577 Middle schools	29.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	38	45.8	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	38	45.8	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	63.4	55.4	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	63.4	55.4	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	48.7	43.9	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	48.7	43.9	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	47.4	50	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	47.4	50	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	30	46.3	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	30	46.3	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	32.9	19.5	13.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	32.9	19.5	13.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	40	48.8	8.8%
5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	40	48.8	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	44.8	54.3	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	44.8	54.3	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	25.3	39.5	14.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	25.3	39.5	14.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	38.1	63	24.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	38.1	63	24.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	41.7	52.1	10.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	41.7	52.1	10.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	52.1	54.8	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	52.1	54.8	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	43.7	50.7	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	43.7	50.7	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	28.2	35.6	7.4%
8th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	28.2	35.6	7.4%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	29.6	41.7	12.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	29.6	41.7	12.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	19	24.6	5.6%
End of Course Algebra I (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	19	24.6	5.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics)	40.5	61.4	20.9%
End of Course Biology (State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and)	40.5	61.4	20.9%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	718	969	35%
African American	128	105	18%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	46	49	6.5%
Pacific Islander	5	7	40%
White	502	764	52.2%
Two or More Races	32	40	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

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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 School for Innovation and the Classics	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5073 Storey Mill Rd	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and	Yes	No	No	Yes	(706) 434-8085	969	68	14.3	0.3%	764 (78.8%)	105 (10.8%)	49 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.7%)	40 (4.1%)								(n/a)	55.1	20.6	51.1	40.0	47.5	45.1	46.2	35.0	51.2	56.9	58.8	59.8	33.3	21.3	41.7	40.3	42.3	37.5	68.1	$8,297	$142	$8,155
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta	Public, Alternative	K-12	3100 Perimeter Pkwy	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 651-0005	25	3	8.3	88.0%	13 (52.0%)	6 (24.0%)	4 (16.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)

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