Very Good
#627 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 28% in state
Northwest Classical Academy
School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy · Kennesaw, GA
A charter school in Kennesaw, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3010 Cobb Parkway North, Kennesaw, GA 30152
- Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Classical Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Classical 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,099/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennesaw), 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
$121,026
Median home value
$385,300
Median rent
$1,695/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Devereux Ackerman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Mt. Paran Christian School Inc.Private · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,088 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,445NCES 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.
Northwest Classical Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Northwest Classical Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Classical Academy
Northwest Classical Academy is a public school in Kennesaw, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy, serving approximately 728 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Classical Academy
What grades does Northwest Classical Academy serve?
Northwest Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest Classical Academy?
Northwest Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classical Academy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Classical Academy rank in GA?
Northwest Classical Academy ranks #627 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Northwest Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Northwest Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Classical Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Northwest Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Northwest Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northwest Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Northwest Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Classical Academy?
29.9% of students at Northwest Classical 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (470) 502-9700
- Area population (ZIP 30152)
- 44,432
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 30152; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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