Below Average
#1896 of 2,268 schools in GA
Fulton Leadership Academy
High School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Fulton Leadership Academy · East Point, GA
A charter high school in East Point, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2575 Dodson Dr, East Point, GA 30344
- Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fulton Leadership Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fulton 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,647
Median home value
$240,700
Median rent
$1,315/mo
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. M. Therrell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
| Tri-cities High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,774 | Compare → |
| Southwest Atlanta Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Woodward AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,478 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Fulton Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Fulton Leadership Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Fulton Leadership Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fulton Leadership Academy
Fulton Leadership Academy is a public high school in East Point, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Fulton Leadership Academy, serving approximately 166 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,896 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fulton Leadership Academy
What grades does Fulton Leadership Academy serve?
Fulton Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Fulton Leadership Academy?
Fulton Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Leadership Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fulton Leadership Academy rank in GA?
Fulton Leadership Academy ranks #1,896 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Fulton Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fulton Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Fulton Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton Leadership Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Fulton Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Fulton Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fulton Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Fulton Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fulton Leadership Academy?
68.1% of students at Fulton 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
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fulton County
- Phone
- (404) 472-3529
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 30344)
- 35,486
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
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 30344; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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