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Atlanta Classical Academy

3260 Northside Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305. 31 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 61.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Atlanta Public Schools Fulton County
61.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)1.3 pts above Georgia (60%)
27.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)9.5 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
97.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)10.0 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
88.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)38.5 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Atlanta Classical Academy

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 51.6%Georgia private college 6.5%Georgia technical college 3.2%Working, not in college 19.4%Not found in Georgia records 19.4%

    Share of the 31 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: University of Kentucky, Auburn University, DePaul University, Florida State University, Hampton University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Kennesaw State University450%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus394%$12,028$114,210$19,500
    Georgia State University351%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Georgia College & State University260%$20,803$64,452$21,500
    University of Georgia289%$13,636$77,246$15,623

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher27.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet21.2%
    No credential, not enrolled51.5%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202361%
Atlanta Classical AcademyGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

29.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.9%Needed remedial English
34.2%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White67%
Black17%
Hispanic8%
Multiracial7%
Asian1%
17%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: North Atlanta High School (2.7 mi, 74.2% to college) · Cross Keys High School (4.0 mi, 37.7% to college) · Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence (4.7 mi, 37.5% to college) · Midtown High School (4.8 mi, 79.7% to college) · Riverwood International Charter School (5.1 mi, 74.1% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Atlanta Public Schools attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureAtlanta Classical AcademyAtlanta Public SchoolsGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)61.3%61%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)97.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)88.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Atlanta Classical Academy graduates go to college?
61.3% of the Class of 2024 at Atlanta Classical Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Atlanta Classical Academy graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Atlanta Classical Academy graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Atlanta Classical Academy?
Atlanta Classical Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 97.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Atlanta Classical Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
27.3% of Atlanta Classical Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.