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Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)

School · State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy · Atlanta, GA

A charter school in Atlanta, GA where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30349

  • Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 64.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-23.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64%
AP Participation1.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,100
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,732

Median home value

$236,800

Median rent

$1,323/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

58.3%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
1.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Upper Room Ministries Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–112.6 mi28Compare →
Woodward AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5PK–123.3 mi2,478Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,100NCES 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.

Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) is listed in State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)

Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) is a public school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy, serving approximately 9,762 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,594 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)

What grades does Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) serve?

Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)?

Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) has an enrollment of approximately 9,762 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)?

The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) rank in GA?

Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) ranks #1,594 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) a charter school?

Yes, Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) a Title I school?

No, Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)?

47.2% of students at Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
9,762
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
527
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
4-Year Graduation
64.0%
Area population (ZIP 30349)
78,597
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
33.3
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 30349; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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