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Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy

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Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy ranks 111 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

111^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 75% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Atlanta, Georgia, with 916 students. The school consistently ranks among the top 120 high schools in the state and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming the Atlanta Public Schools district and the state of Georgia on standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 98.3% over the past few years, well above the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 12.2, compared to higher ratios at nearby schools like Midtown High School (15.5) and Maynard Jackson High School (13.4). Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student, ranging from $15,762 to $17,252 over the past few years, compared to nearby schools like Midtown High School ($13,769) and Maynard Jackson High School ($13,942).

When compared to other schools in the Atlanta Public Schools district and the DeKalb County district, Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy consistently outperforms them on academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. This highlights the school's strong performance relative to its peers, which may be attributed to its charter school model, focus on providing a rigorous educational experience, and higher spending per student.

941

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,100

Per pupil spending ?

42.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 E Lake Blvd SE
Atlanta, GA 30317

(404) 687-0001

District: Atlanta Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.7%

White:

17.5%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2017 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (56% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Georgia high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg31%

Georgia avg41%

Middle school

84^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 9 pts since 2017

From top 24% (2017) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

111^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 15High Schools in the Atlanta Public Schools

139^th of 206Atlanta Public Schools among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	83.7	84 of 584	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	103 of 588	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	92 of 577	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	94 of 567	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	92.1	45 of 542	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	81.3	94 of 559	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	96 of 543	82.3%	★★★★☆
2017	72.9	128 of 539	76.3%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	62.9	111 of 452	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	63.5	115 of 458	74.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.8	120 of 442	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.0	106 of 429	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	31.8	255 of 410	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.5	78 of 438	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	60 of 428	86.0%	★★★★☆
2017	58.4	101 of 420	76.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics67%+26 vs state

English Language Arts63%+22 vs state

Algebra I60%+16 vs state

American Literature and Composition54%+14 vs state

Biology47%+3 vs state

Social Studies36%-3 vs state

United States History33%-5 vs state

Science31%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	300 E Lake Blvd SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 687-0001	941	88	10.6	42.2%	165 (17.5%)	703 (74.7%)	28 (3.0%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	30 (3.2%)	62.9	111^th of 452 public high schools	75.4%		63.5	115^th of 458 public high schools	74.9%	4	54.3	60.4	47.2	33.3	68.8	61.4	59.4	68.3	60.1	72.9	31.4	36.1	$29,100	$62	$29,038
Decatur High School	Public	9-12	310 N McDonough St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4420	1,901	132	14.3	16.6%	1,127 (59.3%)	437 (23.0%)	109 (5.7%)	79 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (7.6%)	82	44^th of 452 public high schools	90.3%		78.3	55^th of 458 public high schools	88.0%	11	68.4	45.3	79.5	48.4									$17,609	$405	$17,204
Druid Hills High School	Public	9-12	1798 Haygood Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6302	1,468	93	15.7	43.8%	442 (30.1%)	563 (38.4%)	254 (17.3%)	132 (9.0%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	68 (4.6%)	53.9	150^th of 452 public high schools	66.8%		50.6	182^nd of 458 public high schools	60.3%	32	44.5	25.4	58.1	32.6									$17,570	$1,606	$15,963
DeKalb School of the Arts	Public	8-12	1192 Clarendon Ave	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 676-2502	298	23	13.2	35.6%	72 (24.2%)	172 (57.7%)	24 (8.1%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	93.2	11^th of 452 public high schools	97.6%		83.7	40^th of 458 public high schools	91.3%	29	85.9	81.0	72.6	85.1									$25,160	$2,670	$22,490
Maynard Jackson High School	Public	9-12	801 Glenwood Ave SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5200	1,549	107	14.5	81.8%	330 (21.3%)	1,037 (66.9%)	121 (7.8%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.1%)	37.4	250^th of 452 public high schools	44.7%		39.6	245^th of 458 public high schools	46.5%	5	33.3	28.8	43.3	18.1									$24,806	$1,585	$23,220
Midtown High School	Public	9-12	929 Charles Allen Dr NE	Atlanta	30309	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3001	1,696	103	16.4	27.4%	731 (43.1%)	633 (37.3%)	153 (9.0%)	47 (2.8%)	8 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	123 (7.3%)	72.5	76^th of 452 public high schools	83.2%		76.4	60^th of 458 public high schools	86.9%	16	62.2	50.2	60.2	41.0									$23,302	$917	$22,385
McNair High School	Public	9-12	1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE	Atlanta	30316	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4902	779	60	12.9	100.0%	4 (0.5%)	688 (88.3%)	72 (9.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	13.1	405^th of 452 public high schools	10.4%		13.1	405^th of 458 public high schools	11.6%		15.2	10.5	21.4	15.0									$20,470	$2,062	$18,407
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	2106 Columbia Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0802	877	63	13.9	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	803 (91.6%)	47 (5.4%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	17.1	375^th of 452 public high schools	17.0%		14.7	398^th of 458 public high schools	13.1%	23	16.1	15.2	18.5	25.0									$20,258	$2,270	$17,988
Towers High School	Public	9-12	3919 Brookcrest Cir	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2202	876	53	16.5	100.0%	21 (2.4%)	676 (77.2%)	121 (13.8%)	31 (3.5%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	19 (2.2%)	15	389^th of 452 public high schools	13.9%		11.5	414^th of 458 public high schools	9.6%	25	13.1	12.4	23.5	21.4									$18,332	$1,720	$16,613
Clarkston High School	Public	9-12	618 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5302	1,441	107	13.4	100.0%	125 (8.7%)	712 (49.4%)	122 (8.5%)	449 (31.2%)	8 (0.6%)	5 (0.3%)	20 (1.4%)	19.9	358^th of 452 public high schools	20.8%		16.5	388^th of 458 public high schools	15.3%	30	16.5	26.7	27.4	19.3									$19,406	$1,923	$17,483

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy

What district is Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy?

Students at Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy are 75% African American, 18% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy a good school?

Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy ranks 111^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 941 students attended Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy.

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