Excellent
#391 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 17% in state
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
High School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter · Decatur, GA
A charter high school in Decatur, GA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3904 N Druid Hills Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), 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
$107,647
Median home value
$430,900
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,147NCES 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 Fugees Academy Charter School is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School is a public high school in Decatur, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter, serving approximately 174 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
What grades does Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School serve?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School rank in GA?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School ranks #391 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Fugees Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School?
74.7% of students at Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School 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
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (678) 201-0451
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 30033)
- 31,530
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 30033; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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