Atlanta Public Schools
- ATLANTA, GA
School District
Atlanta Public Schools
- ATLANTA, GA
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 224 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Elementary Schools in Atlanta Public Schools
Middle Schools in Atlanta Public Schools
- grade A
Atlanta Classical Academy
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade A minus
Inman Middle School
- Rating 3 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A minus
Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 22 reviews
- grade A minus
Charles R. Drew Charter School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 52 reviews
- grade B+
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Middle Campus
- Rating 2.5 out of 5 2 reviews
High Schools in Atlanta Public Schools
- grade A+
Midtown High School
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 431 reviews
- grade A
Atlanta Classical Academy
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade A
North Atlanta High School
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 526 reviews
- grade A minus
Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 22 reviews
- grade A minus
Charles R. Drew Charter School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 52 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
34%
Average Graduation Rate
78%
Average SAT
1090
2,751 responses
Average ACT
23
1,781 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
51,012
Free or Reduced Lunch
76.6%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$62,484
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.5%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$19,713 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$85,005
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,673
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$249,920
National
$244,900Atlanta Public Schools Reviews
Rating 4.01 out of 5 224 reviews
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What I liked about Atlanta Public Schools is opportunities it gives its students for college and has a variety of schools all with their own unique diversity. However, APS struggles in terms of financial aid, and supporting the students who accel academically, as well as finding teachers who are passionate about their career. Coming from a smaller school system there was more time put into each student and everyone was able to express themselves freely without having the stress of being reprimanded. More creative expression is something that's important to me and a lot of students so having more diversity in students from different incomes and ethnic backgrounds is also a big plus. In short APS does well in terms of opportunities but doesn't have the funds to do more and lacks time as well as passion in teachers. Paying teachers more would allow them to give students more time as well as allowing them to be more caring as having a better way of life.
I've been a student in the Atlanta public school system since the eighth grade. My experience in middle school(Sutton middle School) was great! The campus was beautiful, the teachers are all very attentive to the students, extra curricular activities were of fun as well. I currently attend North Atlanta High School and this by far has to be the closest experience to a private school (in a public setting) that I've experienced so far. The campus is huge, but intimate. I would consider my North Atlanta teachers and students as family. The teachers are all great I have no complaints and I've done extremely well. My overall experience with the Atlanta public school system has been awesome!
An average school district, nothing stellar about it. Very few teachers will actually go out of their way to help you. Most just seem to teach the lesson plan and if you don't understand something that's on you. Lots of opportunities but there's not much equality in extracurriculars in terms of privileges. Feels as if they are prioritizing the wrong things in their schools. They crackdown on small things kids might do yet when there are actual safety threats no one seems to bat an eye. Not sure what the criteria taught in other school districts is but lots of what is being taught here students feel is not preparing us for the real world. The diversity in the schools is high but it is extremely disappointing how they give fewer opportunities for POC students than caucasian students. Looking at the honors and gifted classes the percent of POC in those classes is extremely small. Lots of room for improvement if they would just listen to their community of students, teachers, and parents.