Global Impact Academy

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:
111th of 458 Georgia High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.2%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Compare Details Global Impact Academy ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.2. (See more...)
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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.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Global Impact Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Global Impact Academy 111th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Global Impact Academy in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57th 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 111th 458 75.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Global Impact Academy

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

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

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


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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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