Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy
300 E Lake Blvd Se, Atlanta, GA 30317. 112 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 78.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
42% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 65.4% of graduates to college; Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy sends 78.6%, 13 points more than expected.
The path from Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 37.5%Georgia private college 6.3%Out-of-state college 32.1%Georgia technical college 2.7%Career credential, working 0.9%Working, not in college 12.5%Not found in Georgia records 8%Share of the 112 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Alabama A & M University, Howard University, North Carolina A & T State University, South Carolina State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Kennesaw State University 14 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 6 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Georgia State University 5 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Albany State University 3 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Savannah College of Art and Design 3 70% $50,165 $51,635 $22,167 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.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
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
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Decatur High School (1.9 mi, 86.1% to college) · DeKalb School of the Arts (2.7 mi, 87.1% to college) · Maynard Jackson High School (2.9 mi, 59.7% to college) · McNair High School (3.0 mi, 55.8% to college) · Druid Hills High School (3.2 mi, 69.5% 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
| Measure | Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy | Atlanta Public Schools | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 78.6% | 61% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 98.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,020 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 61.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy graduates go to college?
- 78.6% of the Class of 2024 at Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Charles Drew Charter JA/SR 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 Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy?
- Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 98.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 47% of Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
