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Academy For Classical Education vs. Howard High School

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School Overview

School
Academy For Classical Education
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Howard High School
6400 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Academy For Classical Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,808 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Classical Education ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,133 students in grades 9-12, Howard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
1,808 students
1,133 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For Classical Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Howard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Classical Education.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Howard High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For Classical Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Howard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy For Classical Education with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Howard High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bibb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#110 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
#1670 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Classical Education, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Howard High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in GA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Classical Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 5% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Classical Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For Classical Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in GA)
88%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academy For Classical Education with the average graduation rate observed in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Howard High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bibb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Academy For Classical Education by grade.
This chart displays the students of Howard High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
140
-
Grade 1 Students
141
-
Grade 2 Students
141
-
Grade 3 Students
145
-
Grade 4 Students
144
-
Grade 5 Students
144
-
Grade 6 Students
147
-
Grade 7 Students
147
-
Grade 8 Students
147
-
Grade 9 Students
144
401
Grade 10 Students
134
299
Grade 11 Students
118
232
Grade 12 Students
116
201

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy For Classical Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Howard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bibb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy For Classical Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Howard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bibb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy For Classical Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Howard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bibb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy For Classical Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Howard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bibb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy For Classical Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Howard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bibb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy For Classical Education, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Howard High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bibb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy For Classical Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Specialty Schools II - Academy For Classical Education and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Howard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bibb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Howard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bibb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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