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#854 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 38% in state

Innovation Academy

High School · Fulton County · Alpharetta, GA

A Fulton County high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

125 Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA 30009

  • Math 82% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 88% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-0.2 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+39.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+46.1 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation44.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism3.5%

Students at Innovation Academy score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 85% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
82%
2024
Math
82%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (2024 GA)

Based on 3 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Innovation Academy 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,403/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alpharetta), 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

$135,819

Median home value

$611,800

Median rent

$2,030/mo

College educated

68%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
44.2% 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alexsander AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–120.3 mi18Compare →
Rivers AcademyPrivate · tuition5.15–120.6 mi247Compare →
Fulton Science Academy Private SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5PK–121.7 mi843Compare →
Fulton Science Academy Private SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–121.7 mi842Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#58 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Innovation Academy is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Innovation Academy

Innovation Academy is a public high school in Alpharetta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 1,443 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 GA).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Innovation Academy

What grades does Innovation Academy serve?

Innovation Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Innovation Academy?

Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Academy is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Innovation Academy rank in GA?

Innovation Academy ranks #854 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Innovation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Innovation Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovation Academy has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 GA).

Is Innovation Academy a charter school?

No, Innovation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Innovation Academy a Title I school?

No, Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovation Academy?

11.2% of students at Innovation 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,443
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.5%
Area population (ZIP 30009)
21,592
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
42.8
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 30009; 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, 2022-2024, 2024 GA; directory SY 2023–24

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