Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Summary:

The Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is an alternative public school in Clarkston, Georgia that serves 137 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a diverse student population of 12.41% White, 50.36% African American, 32.85% Hispanic, 2.92% Asian, and 1.46% two or more races.

While the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 3.4, it faces significant challenges compared to the state and surrounding schools. The school has 0% of students proficient or better in key Milestones Assessments, far below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 57.66%, much higher than the state average. These metrics suggest the school may be serving a student population with unique educational needs and socioeconomic challenges.

Interestingly, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf serves a similar student population to other nearby alternative schools, such as Utopian Academy for the Arts High School and the various regional youth detention centers. However, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf appears to have significantly lower test scores and higher free and reduced lunch rates compared to these other alternative schools. Despite these challenges, the school's specialized curriculum and low student-teacher ratio may be providing valuable support and resources to its students.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021

(404) 298-4868

District: State Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 3.7

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.8%

Hispanic:

32.5%

White:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.79. (See more...)

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

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Rank History for Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	3.08	429^th	429	0.0%
2023	5.79	435^th	442	1.6%

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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 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	28	91	5	50	0	0	174
2021	26	87	7	45	0	0	165
2022	19	85	5	43	0	2	154
2023	17	69	4	45	0	2	137
2024	16	64	3	41	1	1	126

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 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	174	42.0	4.1	62.6
2021	165	41.0	4.0	62.4
2022	154	38.0	4.0	n/a
2023	137	40.1	3.4	57.7
2024	126	33.2	3.7	61.9

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 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	174	42.0	4.1	62.6
2021	165	41.0	4.0	62.4
2022	154	38.0	4.0	n/a
2023	137	40.1	3.4	57.7
2024	126	33.2	3.7	61.9

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.

Schools Near Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

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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
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	890 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	State Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 298-4868	126	33	3.7	61.9%	16 (12.7%)	64 (50.8%)	41 (32.5%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)			0.0
DeKalb Alternative School	Public, Alternative	3-12	5855 Memorial Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-2302	171	36	4.7	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	140 (81.9%)	25 (14.6%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)	6.5	0.8	4.5	13.3				8.0	4.8	1.7				3.8	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	$36,032	$858	$35,174
East DeKalb Special Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5839 Memorial Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 676-1890	165	8	22.0	58.2%	38 (23.0%)	89 (53.9%)	21 (12.7%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)								(n/a)																				$6,484	$299	$6,184
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
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
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

How many students attend Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?

In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.

What is the racial makeup of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?

Students at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf are 51% African American, 33% Hispanic, 13% White, 2% Asian.

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