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Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

6151 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339Fulton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–12Non-Charter
627
Students
Total enrolled
$15,569
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
9.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 35% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 627 students in grades 03–12 in Atlanta, Georgia.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,569 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
9.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence is a large other in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades 03–12 with 627 students. The district invests $15,569 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence

627
Total Students
9.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
63
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution273 male · 354 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 193 students
Student Composition
10%
10%
66%
Asian6%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black66%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130228004409

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,569Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,569
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,850
Student Support$2,958
Administration$1,868
Operations$2,335
Other$1,557
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,569 spent per student, an estimated $6,897 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
61%
State government
26.9%
Local (property tax)
61.5%
Federal programs
11.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Creek View Elementary SchoolWoodland Elementary School
↓
Middle
Autrey Mill Middle SchoolTaylor Road Middle SchoolHopewell Middle SchoolWebb Bridge Middle School
+8 more
↓
High School
Westlake High SchoolAlpharetta High SchoolRoswell High SchoolMilton High School
+11 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
Grades03 – 12
Location—
CountyFulton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFulton County →
Phone: (470)254-4578
NCES ID: 130228004409
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Atlanta seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Fulton County
High
Westlake High School
2,461 students · 09–12
43% FRL
High
Alpharetta High School
2,174 students · 09–12
● 43 opp11% FRL
High
Roswell High School
2,119 students · 09–12
23% FRL
High
Milton High School
2,038 students · 09–12
11% FRL
High
Langston Hughes High School
1,964 students · 09–12
65% FRL
High
Johns Creek High School
1,930 students · 09–12
8% FRL
High
Chattahoochee High School
1,852 students · 09–12
8% FRL
High
Centennial High School
1,788 students · 09–12
● 51 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6151 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.