Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence ranks 395 th of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is an alternative public virtual school serving grades 2-12 in the Fulton County School District, with 464 students and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, it faces some academic challenges compared to the state and nearby alternative schools.

Fulton Academy's 4-year graduation rates have declined from 90.7% in 2023-2024 to 84.4% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average of 90.3%. Its test scores are also generally lower than the Fulton County and Georgia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 39.7% of students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 54% in Fulton County and 42% statewide. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in its free/reduced lunch recipients, from 30.78% in 2022-2023 to 37.5% in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, Fulton Academy's performance is generally lower than the nearby alternative schools, such as Northwest Classical Academy and the Genesis Innovation Academies, which have higher test scores and graduation rates. The nearby specialized schools, such as the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf and the Devereux Ackerman Academy, serve specialized populations and have lower test scores but higher student-teacher ratios.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 2-12

6151 Powers Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30339

(470) 254-4578

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 464

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.6%

White:

13.4%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence ranks worse than 50.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence ranks worse than 58.1% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence 298^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence 266^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.76	631^st	1242	49.2%
2024	65.57	395^th	1248	68.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.95	265^th	577	54.1%
2024	46.38	298^th	588	49.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.47	266^th	458	41.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	86	863	231	137	4	60	1381
2023	65	411	37	63	6	45	627
2024	62	286	24	62	0	30	464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1381	60.6	22.7	n/a
2023	627	63.0	9.9	30.8
2024	464	47.5	9.7	37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1381	60.6	22.7	n/a
2023	627	63.0	9.9	30.8
2024	464	47.5	9.7	37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence	Public, Virtual, Alternative	2-12	6151 Powers Ferry Road NW	Atlanta	30339	Cobb County	Fulton County	No	No	Yes	Yes	(470) 254-4578	464	48	9.7	37.5%	62 (13.4%)	286 (61.6%)	62 (13.4%)	24 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.5%)								(n/a)	39.7	21.0	31.4	27.7			63.3	67.9	34.8	49.2			23.3	46.4	22.7	18.6	40.0	23.1	28.8
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	681	59	11.4	16.9%	462 (67.8%)	110 (16.2%)	52 (7.6%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.8%)								(n/a)	80.0	49.3	69.2	86.1	55.6	58.2	68.5	77.3	75.8	76.9	72.2	69.1	61.1	68.2	71.2	60.0	57.4	64.6	40.0	$10,288	$86	$10,202
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	16	4.9	84.2%	8 (10.5%)	46 (60.5%)	9 (11.8%)	9 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)																				$46,768	$2,036	$44,733
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	66	11	6.0	95.5%	42 (63.6%)	21 (31.8%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)								(n/a)		5.6	41.2							27.8						5.6		0.0	11.8
Union High School of Laurel Heights	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	934 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(404) 888-7876	52	9	6.1	40.4%	18 (34.6%)	29 (55.8%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)								(n/a)
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)
Devereux Ackerman Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1291 Stanley Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 427-0147	64	16	4.1	95.3%	26 (40.6%)	36 (56.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0
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	126	33	3.7	61.9%	16 (12.7%)	64 (50.8%)	41 (32.5%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)			0.0
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	304	27	11.1	72.7%	3 (1.0%)	264 (86.8%)	31 (10.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)					50.0	42.9	48.3	46.2	60.0	66.7	63.3	57.1	20.7	17.9	42.9	12.5	20.7	8.3	16.7	$8,670	$1,044	$7,626
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	291	30	9.6	81.8%	2 (0.7%)	250 (85.9%)	32 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)					20.0	32.4	63.9	35.3	35.9	50.0	25.0	48.6	45.9	15.2	28.2	42.1	40.5	31.6	33.3	$8,714	$1,022	$7,692

Frequently Asked Questions about Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

What district is Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence in?

Fulton County

What is the racial makeup of Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence?

Students at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence are 62% African American, 13% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence a good school?

Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence ranks 395^th of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence?

In the 2023-24 school year, 464 students attended Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence.

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