Summary:
Zip code 30009 in Alpharetta, GA is home to three high-performing schools within the Fulton County School District, offering a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools include Innovation Academy (grades 9-12), Amana Academy School (grades K-8), and Alpharetta Elementary School (grades PK-5), all of which consistently outperform district and state averages across nearly every metric.
Innovation Academy stands out as a top-10 high school statewide, ranking in the 99th percentile for three consecutive years with a remarkable 99.8% graduation rate and an exceptionally low 1.5% chronic absenteeism rate. Its End-of-Course exam proficiency rates are outstanding—91.7% in Biology and 83.2% in Algebra I, compared to district averages of 59.7% and 60.6%, respectively. Alpharetta Elementary School maintains a 5-star rating with strong math performance, achieving 83.5% proficiency in 5th-grade math—nearly double the state average. Amana Academy School, a K-8 charter, shows remarkable strength in advanced coursework, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and 95.5% in Biology, surpassing even Innovation Academy on these measures despite serving a more economically diverse population (47.5% free/reduced lunch eligibility).
Notably, per-student spending varies significantly—Alpharetta Elementary spends $21,169 per student compared to $13,633 at Innovation Academy—yet both achieve top-tier results, suggesting factors beyond funding drive success here. Amana Academy offers the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.7:1) but shows some grade-level variability, with 8th-grade science proficiency (52.2%) lagging its otherwise strong performance. Chronic absenteeism also differs, with Innovation Academy at just 1.5% versus Amana Academy's 13.2%. For families seeking a cohesive educational journey, this zip code delivers exceptional quality at every level, with all three schools significantly outperforming their district and state counterparts.
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