Charles Drew Charter School

Charles Drew Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
300 E Lake Blvd SE,  Atlanta, GA
East Lake Neighborhood
4.0
2.0
921 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peter Mcknight
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
37.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
Student Progress
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
18.3%
State Average
13%
Science
3.1%
State Average
9.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
151:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
75%
White
17.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#7 Best Charter HS in Georgia
#14 Best Charter MS in Georgia
#15 Best HS for the Arts in Georgia
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 87 Students
University of Georgia 51 Students
Kennesaw State University 35 Students
Florida A&M University 35 Students
Emory University 34 Students
Howard University 34 Students
Valdosta State University 31 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 30 Students
Spelman College 30 Students
Savannah State University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 32 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Biology 16 Students
Film and Video Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Cosmetology 9 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 23 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/29/2024
Drew Charter school is the best school for college readyness and getting students to go anywhere they want. I believe that distinguishs them from different schools. My favorite experiences where through the music departments and singing in the chorus. We sang around the state for performaces and we when went out of state to particapate in a nationwide performace and that was the best part I liked about Drew. My least favorite experience is not having a football team. I think the reason why we didn't have one was because of the safety of the students so I understand why we didn't have one but it would be nice if we did.
4.0 Sophomore
7/24/2023
Drew Charter is great school for steam purposes and also requires you to think in diffrent. They value education just like a private school.
4.0 Junior
1/3/2020
I have attended Charles R. Drew Charter School since I was in kindergarten. Overall Drew is a great school and I would highly recommend. Something I would change is the amount and diversity of the clubs that we have.
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2.0 1 Review
2.0 parent
5/15/2023
JA is not good, the new administration is making the school go downhill. Unorganized, a lot of room for favoritism, disconnect with the parents, unprofessional communication, they need a new principal with empathy. SA is excellent, unique program and strong leadership.
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