ELITE SCHOLARS ACADEMY SCHOOL
Elite Scholars Academy School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Jonesboro, GA with about 624 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Elite Scholars Academy School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Elite Scholars Academy, located in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a specialized public magnet school within the Clayton County Public Schools system. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to college readiness. Its curriculum is designed to challenge high-achieving students, focusing heavily on core subjects and advanced coursework to prepare graduates for success in competitive higher education settings.
Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes character development, leadership, and community engagement. By fostering a culture of discipline and excellence, Elite Scholars Academy aims to provide a structured educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential. The school is highly regarded in the region for its selective enrollment process and its consistent emphasis on maintaining high standards of performance for both its student body and faculty.
For more information, contact Elite Scholars Academy School at (770) 472-2823 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
ELITE SCHOLARS ACADEMY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jonesboro, GA with about 624 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 624
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 624 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELITE SCHOLARS ACADEMY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.5%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- White
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 57.1%
- Male
- 42.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.