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#1594 of 2,268 schools in GA
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.
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
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Students at Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual) score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 10 years
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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 →
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
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2 from a 5-mile search
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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%
- Phone
- (404) 334-4790
- 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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