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#300 of 433 private schools in GA

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy

High School

401 HAMILTON E HOLMES DR NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Private

Enrollment

65

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#300 of 433

In Atlanta

#47 of 61

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Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy

5.7/10

High School in Atlanta · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.1/10

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About Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy is a private high school in Atlanta, GA. Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy serves approximately 65 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares0.4 pts below GA schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • GA avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 65 students, Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Atlanta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
This School
vs
12.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
65
This School
vs
1,119
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 98.5% vs 0%
White 1.5% vs 0%
Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy Atlanta Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy (this school) 5.7
Frederick Douglass High School 5.0
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School 6.4
B.E.S.T Academy 6.8
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy 7.8
Booker T. Washington High School 4.8
Benjamin E. Mays High School 4.5
D. M. Therrell High School 6.2
Carver High School 6.1
Carver High School Early College 6.3
Midtown High School 8.3
Hillside Conant School 6.1
Maynard Jackson High School 7.9
Atlanta Classical Academy 8.3
North Atlanta High School 8.2
UHS of Laurel Heights 6.1
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls 6.8
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys 6.7
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy 4.5
Westlake High School 6.5
South Atlanta High School 5.0

Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Atlanta

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 3%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 65
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 98.5%
White 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

401 HAMILTON E HOLMES DR NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is B.E.S.T Academy (rated 6.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRIGHT FUTURES ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Atlanta, see our Atlanta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
BEREAN CHRISTIAN JR ACADEMY Atlanta 0.0 mi 5.1
Frederick Douglass High School Atlanta 0.3 mi 5.0
Atlanta SMART Academy Atlanta 0.9 mi 8.1
Peyton Forest Elementary School Atlanta 1.3 mi 4.4
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School Atlanta 1.2 mi 6.4
John Lewis Invictus Academy Atlanta 1.4 mi 5.8
ALPHABET HOUSE Atlanta 1.5 mi
B.E.S.T Academy Atlanta 1.7 mi 6.8
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy Atlanta 1.7 mi 7.8
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School Atlanta 1.5 mi 6.8
William M.Boyd Elementary School Atlanta 1.8 mi 4.1
F. L. Stanton Elementary School Atlanta 1.7 mi 5.2
Harper-Archer Elementary School Atlanta 1.7 mi 7.0
IMHOTOP ACADEMY Atlanta 1.7 mi 4.6
Beecher Hills Elementary School Atlanta 2.1 mi 7.2
Woodson Park Academy School Atlanta 1.8 mi 7.2
West Manor Elementary School Atlanta 2.1 mi 5.8
William J. Scott Elementary School Atlanta 2.6 mi 5.8
Jean Childs Young Middle School Atlanta 2.6 mi 3.5
BRIGHT FUTURES ACADEMY Atlanta 2.2 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30318 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,222

Median Home Value

$395,100

Median Rent

$1,702/mo

Population

58,651

College Educated

54.3%

Homeownership

41.9%

Avg Commute

25.4 min

Poverty Rate

17.9%

Median Age

31.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy

What grades does Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy serve?

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy?

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy rank in GA?

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy ranks #300 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy a private school?

Yes, Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy a religious school?

Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
26 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
54 Good Transit
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
65
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County

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