Below Average
#1837 of 2,268 schools in GA
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2930 Forrest Hills Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
- Math 1% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 2% vs GA 42% (2024)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 2% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,383
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
42.7%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Atlanta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Tri-cities High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,774 | Compare → |
| Woodward AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,478 | Compare → |
| Carver High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 492 | 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.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #69 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 206 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,837 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
What grades does Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy serve?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy rank in GA?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy ranks #1,837 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy a charter school?
No, Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy a Title I school?
No, Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy?
100.0% of students at Hank Aaron New Beginnings 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
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Phone
- (404) 802-6950
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 30315)
- 35,221
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 30315; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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