Summary:
Brookhaven Innovation Academy, the sole school in the State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy district, is a K-8 public charter school in Norcross serving 524 students with a favorable 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio and a chronic absenteeism rate of 11.0%—well below the state’s 17.7%.
This school stands out for exceptional advanced math performance. In 2025-2026, Algebra I End of Course proficiency hit 91.3% (state: 48.1%), following a perfect 100% the prior year. Seventh-grade math also shines at 76.2% proficiency, a 34.2-point advantage over the state average. However, results vary widely by grade and subject. While 5th and 8th grade math exceed state averages by 18.9 and 14.9 points respectively, 3rd grade math lags at 40.7% versus the state’s 48.3%. The school’s weakest area is 8th grade social studies at 24.5% proficiency, 15.7 points below the state. Science is mixed: 8th grade physical science posts a strong 90% proficiency, but standard 8th grade science sits at just 31%, barely above the state’s 29.7%.
Year-over-year math trends show notable volatility. Seventh grade improved by 22.2 points and 5th grade by 16.2 points, but 4th grade dropped sharply from 68% to 49.2%, and 8th grade fell from 73% to 61.2%. The school’s overall ranking slipped from the 77th percentile (4 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 68th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, though it remains above the state median. With strong attendance, low poverty rates (25.76% free/reduced lunch), and clear strengths in advanced coursework, this school offers solid preparation for high-achieving students, but families should note the inconsistent performance across grade levels and the persistent challenge in social studies. Note: ELA scores are not yet available for 2025-2026 and will be released in December.
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