Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta Public Schools serves 48,328 students across 88 schools in Fulton County's urban core, with enrollment declining 3.3% from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 across 3,979 teachers.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 31.7% compared to Georgia's 38.7% state average, while reading proficiency of 35.6% slightly exceeds the state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 88.6% falls below the state average of 90.9%, though the dropout rate of 3.4% remains relatively low. Chronic absenteeism at 33.7% represents a significant factor affecting student outcomes.

The district serves a predominantly minority population with 70.0% Black students, 16.3% White, 8.6% Hispanic, and 1.1% Asian enrollment. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 69.0% of the population. Additional student needs include 12.0% with disabilities and 5.0% English learners.

Financially, Atlanta Public Schools operates a $1,127.6 million budget with per-pupil spending of $23,779.45, substantially exceeding Georgia's state average of $13,122. Revenue sources are heavily weighted toward local funding at 74.3%, with state contributions at 17.2% and federal funding at 8.5%. This revenue structure reflects the district's urban location in a relatively resourced county while serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.