Very Good
#495 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 22% in state
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1190 Northwest Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,222
Median home value
$395,100
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.e.s.t AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Greater Atlanta Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,194 | Compare → |
| Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 832 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #24 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 339 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
What grades does Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy serve?
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy rank in GA?
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks #495 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy?
95.0% of students at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Phone
- (404) 802-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 30318)
- 58,651
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30318; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024, multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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