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Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Q: How many students attend Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?

In the 2024-25 school year, 110 students attended Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?

Students at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf are 48% African American, 35% Hispanic, 12% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

Summary

The Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is an alternative public school in Clarkston, Georgia that serves 137 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a diverse student population of 12.41% White, 50.36% African American, 32.85% Hispanic, 2.92% Asian, and 1.46% two or more races.

While the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 3.4, it faces significant challenges compared to the state and surrounding schools. The school has 0% of students proficient or better in key Milestones Assessments, far below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 57.66%, much higher than the state average. These metrics suggest the school may be serving a student population with unique educational needs and socioeconomic challenges.

Interestingly, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf serves a similar student population to other nearby alternative schools, such as Utopian Academy for the Arts High School and the various regional youth detention centers. However, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf appears to have significantly lower test scores and higher free and reduced lunch rates compared to these other alternative schools. Despite these challenges, the school's specialized curriculum and low student-teacher ratio may be providing valuable support and resources to its students.

110

Students ?

3.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

37.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021

(404) 298-4868

District: State Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.2%

Hispanic:

35.5%

White:

11.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — <1st percentile in 2022 → 2nd in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 3 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (0% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Georgia average (33% vs 87%)

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school0%

District avg0%

Georgia avg45%

Not ranked this year

Atlanta Area School for the Deaf did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	5.8	435 of 442	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	3.1	429 of 429	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

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Schools Near Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	890 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	State Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 298-4868	110	33	3.3	37.3%	13 (11.8%)	53 (48.2%)	39 (35.5%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1634 Knob Hill Dr NE	Atlanta	30329	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-7002	76	17	4.4	88.2%	8 (10.5%)	46 (60.5%)	9 (11.8%)	8 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	4 (5.3%)								(n/a)																				$66,087	$2,755	$63,332
Union High School of Laurel Heights	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	934 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(404) 888-7876	53	8	6.6	47.2%	17 (32.1%)	32 (60.4%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)								(n/a)
Hillside Conant School	Public, Alternative	1-12	690 Courtenay Dr NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 875-4551	67	10	6.7	95.5%	28 (41.8%)	29 (43.3%)	6 (9.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)		0.0								23.5						6.3		6.3
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1049 Custer Avenue SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 944-8560	318	30	10.6	98.7%	3 (0.9%)	285 (89.6%)	26 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)					43.6	51.7	57.7	40.0	47.2	44.1	56.4	69.0	23.1	11.4	27.8	44.1	41.7	29.0	3.0	$17,243	$916	$16,328
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1049 Custer Avenue SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 944-8560	307	31	9.7	98.7%	2 (0.7%)	258 (84.0%)	34 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)								(n/a)					28.1	46.7	45.5	48.6	40.0	28.9	46.9	60.0	39.4	24.3	34.3	31.6	34.4	23.5	9.1	$18,257	$1,065	$17,192
Department of Human Resources	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2 Peachtree Street NW	Atlanta	30303	Fulton County	Department of Human Resources	No	No	No	No	(404) 657-0435	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Atlanta Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3260 Northside Dr NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 369-3500	697	59	11.8	17.1%	469 (67.3%)	118 (16.9%)	56 (8.0%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.6%)								(n/a)	83.3	60.9	81.1	91.7	49.1	65.5	55.6	74.2	66.7	79.1	69.1	61.8	61.1	60.6	77.3	64.2	64.8	55.2	40.3	$19,507	$27	$19,480
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence	Public, Virtual, Alternative	2-12	6151 Powers Ferry Road NW	Atlanta	30339	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	Yes	Yes	(470) 254-4578	393	35	11.2	28.0%	56 (14.2%)	239 (60.8%)	54 (13.7%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.4%)								(n/a)	35.6	41.4	33.8	29.4				58.6	67.6	45.1				24.1	35.1	29.6		23.0	21.1
Rockdale RYDC	Public, Alternative	3-12	2165 Chambers Dr NW	Conyers	30012	Rockdale County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 785-2496	13	3	4.3	76.9%	2 (15.4%)	9 (69.2%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

How many students attend Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?

In the 2024-25 school year, 110 students attended Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.

What district is Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in?

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What is the racial makeup of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?

Students at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf are 48% African American, 35% Hispanic, 12% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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