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Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy

Atlanta Public Schools · DeKalb County · 300 E Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30317.0

(404)687-0001

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9/10
#11
Rank 11 out of 93
Top 11%
English Language Arts10/10 · #7 · 94th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #11 · 89th percentile
Science8/10 · #22 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy sits in the historic East Lake neighborhood, one of Atlanta's most remarkable turnaround stories — a community that has invested heavily in education as a cornerstone of its revitalization. The school's partnership with Junior Achievement gives it a distinctive business and entrepreneurship flavor that sets it apart from a typical charter, and its strong English and math scores make it genuinely competitive with the best schools in Georgia. Families who want rigorous academics alongside a tight-knit, mission-driven community — and don't mind navigating Atlanta's charter lottery process — will find a lot to love here.

Student Demographics

454 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
312 (69%)
White
107 (24%)
Hispanic
14 (3%)
Multiple Races
14 (3%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged188 (41%)
Students with Disabilities76 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,864
Enrollment
89
Teachers (FTE)
20.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
10
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

98.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
23%
AP Participation
of students
213
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #3 · 98th percentile

203 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found