Northwest Classical Academy

Summary:

Northwest Classical Academy is a public charter school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving 640 students in grades K-12. The school focuses on a classical education approach, emphasizing core academic subjects and a rigorous curriculum.

Northwest Classical Academy consistently outperforms the state average in Milestones Assessment scores across various grade levels and subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in 8th grade English Language Arts, Northwest Classical Academy had a 69.6% proficiency rate, compared to the state's 44.7%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students per teacher, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, Northwest Classical Academy has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 15.16%, suggesting the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic status compared to the state average.

Comparing Northwest Classical Academy to nearby schools, Atlanta Classical Academy, another public charter school, also demonstrates strong academic performance, outperforming the state and its district (Atlanta Public Schools) in most Milestones Assessment subjects. In contrast, Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence, a public virtual school, has lower proficiency rates compared to Northwest Classical Academy and the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Devereux Ackerman Academy, an alternative public school, has significantly lower proficiency rates and a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 3010 Cobb Parkway North
       Kennesaw, GA  30152


(470) 502-9700

District: State Specialty Schools II- Northwest Classical Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
African American:
20.2%
Hispanic:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Classical Academy ranks better than 73.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northwest Classical Academy ranks better than 72.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northwest Classical Academy ranks better than 80.6% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.67. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Classical Academy 161st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Northwest Classical Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Classical Academy 89th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Northwest Classical Academy in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Northwest Classical Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.58 276th 1242 77.8%
2024 71.32 328th 1248 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northwest Classical Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.16 161st 588 72.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northwest Classical Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.67 89th 458 80.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Open Quote 5 stars for the teachers and curriculum, zero for the administration. Head of the school is arrogant and condescending and doesn't even know it. His social and communication skills are appallingly poor for someone in a leadership position. The administration places policy over the well-being of the students which shows in the constant turnover of students and teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northwest Classical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 302 96 9 60 1 2 35 0 505
2023 374 129 19 81 1 2 34 0 640

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 Northwest Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
2023 640 43.5 14.7 15.2

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 Northwest Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
2023 640 43.5 14.7 15.2

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.


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Northwest Classical Academy ranks 328th of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Northwest Classical Academy are 58% White, 20% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 640 students attended Northwest Classical Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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