Academy For Classical Education

Summary:

Academy For Classical Education is a public charter school located in Macon, Georgia, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,807 students. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools II district and has consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2021-2022 and 2019-2020 school years, and a 99.1% rate in 2020-2021.

Academy For Classical Education significantly outperforms the state average in the Milestones Assessment across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 projected scores, the school had 84.3% proficiency in United States History, compared to the state average of 38.7%. In 8th grade English Language Arts, the school had 84% proficiency, compared to the state's 44.7%. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 14.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic success. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.32% to 14.89% over the past three years, suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged population compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, VIP Academy and Price Academy, both of which are virtual and alternative schools, respectively, have significantly lower proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessment compared to Academy For Classical Education. This highlights the school's exceptional academic performance and its position as a standout institution in the Macon, Georgia area.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210

(478) 238-5757

District: State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 1,807

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

African American:

15.6%

Asian:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Classical Education ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.16. (See more...)

Compare Details Academy For Classical Education ranks better than 95.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.12. (See more...)

Compare Details Academy For Classical Education ranks better than 96.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.08. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Academy For Classical Education was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Classical Education 26^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Academy For Classical Education in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Classical Education 16^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Academy For Classical Education in the ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	93.36	87^th	1214	92.8%
2022	95.45	69^th	1244	94.5%
2023	95.04	72^nd	1242	94.2%
2024	93.16	96^th	1248	92.3%

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Rank History for Academy For Classical Education

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	94.54	31^st	542	94.3%
2022	96.00	28^th	567	95.1%
2023	96.54	23^rd	577	96.0%
2024	96.12	26^th	588	95.6%

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Rank History for Academy For Classical Education

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	91.04	10^th	410	97.6%
2022	95.62	4^th	429	99.1%
2023	93.52	8^th	442	98.2%
2024	91.08	16^th	458	96.5%

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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 Academy For Classical Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	1251	265	143	61	2	1	47	1770
2021	1279	280	149	64	1	3	49	1825
2022	1248	287	158	67	2	2	53	1817
2023	1248	281	160	64	2	3	49	1807

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 Academy For Classical Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1770	117.2	15.1	13.6
2021	1825	122.0	14.9	13.3
2022	1817	126.7	14.3	n/a
2023	1807	130.0	13.9	14.9

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 Academy For Classical Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1770	117.2	15.1	13.6
2021	1825	122.0	14.9	13.3
2022	1817	126.7	14.3	n/a
2023	1807	130.0	13.9	14.9

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.

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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	Total
Academy For Classical Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5665 New Forsyth Rd	Macon	31210	Bibb County	State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education	Yes	No	No	Yes	(478) 238-5757	1,807	130	13.9	14.9%	1,248 (69.1%)	281 (15.6%)	64 (3.5%)	160 (8.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (2.7%)								(n/a)	79.8	76.8	74.7	84.3	64.1	64.8	82.4	69.0	71.0	84.0	84.1	61.4	71.1	56.6	71.7	81.3	80.3	68.9	64.6
Price Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	304 Pierce Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 751-2800	13	3	4.3	100.0%	6 (46.2%)	4 (30.8%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)								(n/a)
Georgia Academy for the Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2895 Vineville Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	State Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 751-6083	95	33	2.8	57.9%	37 (38.9%)	50 (52.6%)	4 (4.2%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)
VIP Academy (Virtual)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	2011 Riverside Drive	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	Yes	No	(478) 779-4872	463	10	46.3	0.6%	75 (16.2%)	348 (75.2%)	21 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.7%)								(n/a)	8.2	5.4	9.3	7.7				29.0	27.8	21.2				9.7	8.3	5.8		7.5	11.5
Department of Corrections	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	300 Patrol Rd	Forsyth	31029	Monroe County	Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(478) 992-5916	84				14 (16.7%)	53 (63.1%)	12 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy For Classical Education

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Classical Education?

Students at Academy For Classical Education are 69% White, 16% African American, 9% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Academy For Classical Education in?

State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education

Is Academy For Classical Education a good school?

Yes. Academy For Classical Education ranks in the top 7.7% of Georgia alternative schools.

How many students attend Academy For Classical Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,807 students attended Academy For Classical Education.

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