LAKE OCONEE CHARTER

LAKE OCONEE CHARTER is a public charter school that is part of the Greene County school district, located in Greensboro, GA with about 966 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, LAKE OCONEE CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located in Greensboro, Georgia. It serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade and is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and focus on college readiness. The school operates with a unique charter structure, allowing it to maintain a distinct educational environment that emphasizes small class sizes, specialized instruction, and high expectations for student achievement.

Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various service-learning opportunities. Because it is a charter school, it draws students from the surrounding Greene County area and maintains a strong sense of community engagement. Consistently ranked among the top schools in Georgia, Lake Oconee Academy is known for its high graduation rates and success in placing students into competitive colleges and universities.

For more information, contact LAKE OCONEE CHARTER at (706) 454-1562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy
Greensboro, GA 30642
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LAKE OCONEE CHARTER is a public Charter school in Greensboro, GA with about 966 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Greene County
Total Students:
966
Teachers:
71.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 966 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE OCONEE CHARTER is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Black or African American
10.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.3%

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%

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.