Enrollment
9,952
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Georgia Cyber Academy
Federal NCES profile for Georgia Cyber Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130023204148Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgia Cyber Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #19 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgia Cyber Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Cyber Academy ranks #19 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy · Georgia
NCES ID 130023204148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
653.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgia Cyber Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgia Cyber Academy
Georgia Cyber Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 9,952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 9,952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy spends $9,416 per pupil, 32% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Atlanta's public schools, it stands alongside Doraville United Elementary School (1,003 students): Georgia Cyber Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 19.7:1).
State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy is a single-school charter district, so Georgia Cyber Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 9,952 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Georgia, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Georgia Cyber Academy compares
Georgia Cyber Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9,952 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
9,952
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors29.0 FTE
Per 343 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Georgia Cyber Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy, which includes Georgia Cyber Academy.
$9,416
Per student
-32%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 76.9%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Atlanta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Doraville United Elementary School
Standard public school
1,003 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Standard public school
961 students 12:1 students per teacher
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
Standard public school
941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
Standard public school
927 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Fernbank Elementary School
Standard public school
895 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~9,952 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Georgia Cyber Academy
How many students attend Georgia Cyber Academy?
Georgia Cyber Academy has 9,952 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Cyber Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Cyber Academy is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgia Cyber Academy?
47.8% of students at Georgia Cyber Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia Cyber Academy?
The largest demographic group at Georgia Cyber Academy is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia Cyber Academy?
Georgia Cyber Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Georgia Cyber Academy rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Cyber Academy ranks #19 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is Georgia Cyber Academy a good school?
Georgia Cyber Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy?
None; State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy is a single-school charter district, and Georgia Cyber Academy is its only campus.
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