At a glance
Reported students
947
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia other enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
947
Scintilla Charter Academy: 947 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 624
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Scintilla Charter Academy
Scintilla Charter Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–11 in Valdosta. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy. NCES reports 947 students for 2024–25.
Among 51 combined / other schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Georgia median of 11.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.1%) and Black (31.4%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Scintilla Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.1%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black31.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Scintilla Charter Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbern Middle School Middle · Valdosta City | 06–08 | 725 | 0.4 mi |
| Valdosta High School High · Valdosta City | 09–12 | 2,457 | 0.7 mi |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary Elementary · Valdosta City | PK–05 | 974 | 1.2 mi |
| Dewar Elementary Elementary · Lowndes County | PK–05 | 821 | 1.8 mi |
| Valdosta Middle School Middle · Valdosta City | 06–08 | 1,024 | 2.7 mi |
| Sallas Mahone Elementary Elementary · Valdosta City | PK–05 | 1,045 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Scintilla Charter Academy
What grades does Scintilla Charter Academy serve?
Scintilla Charter Academy reports grades KG–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy.
How many students attend Scintilla Charter Academy?
Scintilla Charter Academy reported 947 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 51 Georgia combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 624 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Scintilla Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 947 students and 73.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 11.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Scintilla Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Scintilla Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Scintilla Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Scintilla Charter Academy in?
Scintilla Charter Academy is part of State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy, based in Valdosta, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Scintilla Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newbern Middle School (0.4 mi), Valdosta High School (0.7 mi), W.G. Nunn Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.