- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Park, GA
7 Pillars Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for 7 Pillars Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123004364Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
7 Pillars Career Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
7 Pillars Career Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 7 Pillars Career Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Forest Park, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123004364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
7 Pillars Career Academy grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+19.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 130123004364 · Forest Park, GA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
226 enr · 15.1:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
7 Pillars Career Academy grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+19.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
7 Pillars Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 226
7 Pillars Career Academy
226 students
What this shows 7 Pillars Career Academy reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How 7 Pillars Career Academy compares
7 Pillars Career Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 7 Pillars Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 7 Pillars Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Forest Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huie Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Fountain Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Edmonds Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Unidos Dual Language School
Standard public school
394 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about 7 Pillars Career Academy
How many students attend 7 Pillars Career Academy?
7 Pillars Career Academy has 226 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 7 Pillars Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 7 Pillars Career Academy is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 7 Pillars Career Academy?
92.0% of students at 7 Pillars Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 7 Pillars Career Academy?
7 Pillars Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 7 Pillars Career Academy rank among schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, 7 Pillars Career Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Forest Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides 7 Pillars Career Academy, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.