- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012004237
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #37 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy ranks #37 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012004237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130012004237 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 583
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
583 students
What this shows Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy compares
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 0.5%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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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
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Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
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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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
How many students attend Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?
100.0% of students at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is African American at 93.0% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy ranks #37 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.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.