Summary:
State Specialty Schools I- International Charter School of is a single-school district in Roswell, GA, serving 846 students in grades K-8 through the International Charter School of Atlanta. This charter school ranks in the top 11% of all Georgia schools (89th percentile, 4 stars) and is the 6th-best district in the state, delivering exceptional academic results across every subject and grade level tested.
The school’s standout achievement is its Algebra I End of Course proficiency rate of 96%, nearly double the state average of 48.1%. Mathematics performance is consistently strong, with proficiency rates ranging from 64.7% in 3rd grade to a peak of 83.9% in 6th grade, all well above state averages. The school also excels in Science (63.2% proficient in 5th grade vs. 44.2% statewide) and Social Studies (69.1% in 8th grade vs. 40.2% statewide). While current English Language Arts (ELA) scores are not yet available—they will be released in December—prior-year data showed strong results, with proficiency rates between 57.5% and 84.3%, far exceeding state averages. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 3.3%, more than five times lower than the state average of 17.7%, indicating high student engagement and a positive school climate.
Despite a slight ranking decline from the 95th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 89th percentile in 2025-2026, the school remains a top-tier performer. This shift likely reflects increased competition rather than declining achievement, as test scores remain far above state benchmarks. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1 and per-student spending of $12,969, the school achieves excellent outcomes efficiently. For parents, this school offers a rigorous academic environment, particularly in mathematics, with strong support systems and low absenteeism—making it an outstanding choice for families seeking a high-performing charter school in the Roswell area.
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