At a glance
Reported students
1,808
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
134.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,808
Academy For Classical Education: 1,808 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
13.4:1 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
- 1,841
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Academy For Classical Education
Academy For Classical Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Macon. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education. NCES reports 1,808 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, above 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 (68.1%) and Black (16.8%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Academy For Classical Education
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 134.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White68.1%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black16.8%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Academy For Classical Education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 609 | 2.4 mi |
| Howard Middle School Middle · Bibb County | 06–08 | 973 | 3.5 mi |
| Howard High School High · Bibb County | 09–12 | 1,145 | 3.6 mi |
| Price Academy Other · Bibb County | 03–12 | 14 | 7.1 mi |
| Georgia Academy for the Blind Other · State Schools | PK–12 | 100 | 7.2 mi |
| VIP Academy (Virtual) Other · Bibb County | 04–12 | 398 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy For Classical Education
What grades does Academy For Classical Education serve?
Academy For Classical Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education.
How many students attend Academy For Classical Education?
Academy For Classical Education reported 1,808 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 51 Georgia combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,841 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy For Classical Education?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 1,808 students and 134.8 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 Academy For Classical Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy For Classical Education 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 Academy For Classical Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.1% 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 Academy For Classical Education in?
Academy For Classical Education is part of State Specialty Schools II- Academy For Classical Education, based in Macon, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy For Classical Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Springdale Elementary School (2.4 mi), Howard Middle School (3.5 mi), Howard High School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.