Georgia public high school · Fulton County

Hapeville Charter Career Academy

6045 Buffington Rd, Atlanta, GA 30349. 167 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 51.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

51.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)8.5 pts below Georgia (60%)
14.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)3.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
97.5%4-year graduation rate (2025)10.2 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
871Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
11.2%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)53.4 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
40.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)9.8 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

100% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 46.4% of graduates to college; Hapeville Charter Career Academy sends 51.5%, 5 points more than expected.

The path from Hapeville Charter Career Academy

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 27.5%Georgia private college 6%Out-of-state college 12%Georgia technical college 6%Career credential, working 4.8%Working, not in college 25.1%Not found in Georgia records 18.6%

    Share of the 167 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: Alabama A & M University, Howard University, Morris College, Tuskegee University, Alabama State 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
    Georgia State University1051%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Atlanta Technical College756%$2,240$37,957$10,500
    Kennesaw State University750%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Atlanta Metropolitan State College514%$2,757$37,585$17,844
    Fort Valley State University539%$12,421$41,857$26,738

    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 higher14.6%
    Associate degree5.4%
    Certificate or other credential16.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet10.8%
    No credential, not enrolled53.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher12%
    Associate degree8.7%
    Certificate or other credential16.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.3%
    No credential, not enrolled59.3%

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

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202352%
Hapeville Charter Career AcademyGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

42.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
21.4%Needed remedial English
29.1%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

Black89%
Hispanic8%
Multiracial2%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
8.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Banneker High School (1.2 mi, 39.7% to college) · Skyview High School (2.3 mi, 13.9% to college) · Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) (3.4 mi, 47.3% to college) · North Clayton High School (3.6 mi, 45.2% to college) · Global Impact Academy (4.3 mi, 78.1% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Fulton County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureHapeville Charter Career AcademyFulton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)51.5%70.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)97.5%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)871—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)40.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Hapeville Charter Career Academy graduates go to college?
51.5% of the Class of 2024 at Hapeville Charter Career Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Hapeville Charter Career Academy graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Hapeville Charter Career Academy graduates are Georgia State University, Atlanta Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Hapeville Charter Career Academy?
Hapeville Charter Career Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 97.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Hapeville Charter Career Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
14.6% of Hapeville Charter Career Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.