Global Impact Academy

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Global Impact Academy ranks 111 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Global Impact Academy is a public high school located in Fairburn, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 430 students. It is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 57th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Global Impact Academy has a statewide ranking of 111 out of 458 Georgia high schools and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Global Impact Academy outperforms the Fulton County and Georgia state averages in several key Milestones Assessment test areas, such as 63.1% proficiency in American Literature and Composition, compared to 54% for Fulton County and 42% for the state, and 57.5% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 57.4% for Fulton County and 44% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, Global Impact Academy has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 52.09%, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Global Impact Academy stands out as a relatively high-performing school, outperforming Westlake High School, Langston Hughes High School, and Hapeville Charter Career Academy in most test score categories. In contrast, Skyview High School, a public charter school, has significantly lower test scores and graduation rates. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across the region suggest that addressing socioeconomic challenges is crucial for further improving educational outcomes in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

115 Shaw Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213

(470) 254-3900

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.2%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Global Impact Academy ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.2. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Global Impact Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Global Impact Academy 111^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Global Impact Academy in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Global Impact Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.20	111^th	458	75.8%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Global Impact Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	2	290	2	15	0	0	5	0	314
2023	2	392	3	28	0	0	5	0	430

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 Global Impact Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	314	22.2	14.1	n/a
2023	430	29.5	14.5	52.1

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 Global Impact Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	314	22.2	14.1	n/a
2023	430	29.5	14.5	52.1

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 (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Global Impact Academy	Public	9-12	115 Shaw Drive	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3900	430	30	14.5	52.1%	2 (0.5%)	392 (91.2%)	28 (6.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	64.2	111^th of 458 public high schools	75.8%					(n/a)	63.1	57.5	44.4	33.0
Atlanta Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	5651 Stonewall Tell Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-4522	10	6	1.6	70.0%	4 (40.0%)	5 (50.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Banneker High School	Public	9-12	6015 Feldwood Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3410	1,610	112	14.4	100.0%	10 (0.6%)	1,504 (93.4%)	60 (3.7%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.5%)	16.8	383^rd of 458 public high schools	16.4%		13.2	389^th of 442 public high schools	12.0%	6	15.4	25.6	19.9	18.1	$13,394	$1,364	$12,030
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	7405 Herndon Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4300	1,768	104	17.0	100.0%	19 (1.1%)	1,555 (88.0%)	153 (8.7%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (1.6%)	28.5	305^th of 458 public high schools	33.4%		21.2	339^th of 442 public high schools	23.3%	34	22.7	33.0	34.0	22.4	$11,273	$454	$10,819
Wellspring Living	Public	6-12	3965 Roosevelt Hwy	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 246-9998	10	2	5.0	70.0%	4 (40.0%)	4 (40.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Hapeville Charter Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6045 Buffington Rd	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 766-0101	687	40	17.1	76.3%	5 (0.7%)	587 (85.4%)	79 (11.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	20	361^st of 458 public high schools	21.2%		25.7	312^th of 442 public high schools	29.4%	49	29.3	27.0	19.1	3.1	$10,293	$210	$10,232
Langston Hughes High School	Public	9-12	7501 Hall Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3620	1,964	104	18.8	64.7%	13 (0.7%)	1,691 (86.1%)	217 (11.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (1.7%)	19.7	365^th of 458 public high schools	20.3%		17.4	362^nd of 442 public high schools	18.1%	3	20.6	25.8	16.1	28.7	$10,971	$757	$10,215
Sandy Creek High School	Public	9-12	360 Jenkins Rd	Tyrone	30290	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 969-2840	1,188	88	13.5	42.8%	143 (12.0%)	737 (62.0%)	222 (18.7%)	30 (2.5%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	46 (3.9%)	58.5	142^nd of 458 public high schools	69.0%		63.7	104^th of 442 public high schools	76.5%	38	53.8	43.3	49.0	37.4	$11,981	$348	$11,633
Skyview High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5134 Old National Hwy	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 418-8812	246	9	27.3	71.5%	1 (0.4%)	219 (89.0%)	22 (8.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	4.3	453^rd of 458 public high schools	1.1%		5	437^th of 442 public high schools	1.1%	16	2.6	0.0	3.2	1.4	$8,211	$125	$8,086
North Clayton High School	Public	9-12	1525 Norman Dr	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4035	1,206	63	19.0	90.5%	6 (0.5%)	1,001 (83.0%)	128 (10.6%)	37 (3.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.3%)	23.6	335^th of 458 public high schools	26.9%		12.7	395^th of 442 public high schools	10.6%	60	17.7	9.3	28.8	34.5	$7,145	$534	$6,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Global Impact Academy

What is the racial makeup of Global Impact Academy?

Students at Global Impact Academy are 91% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Global Impact Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Global Impact Academy.

What district is Global Impact Academy in?

Fulton County

Is Global Impact Academy a good school?

Global Impact Academy ranks 111^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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