Atlanta Public Schools

District Spending

The Atlanta Public Schools spends $13,933 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 50% on instruction, 47% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Atlanta Public Schools has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Atlanta Public Schools had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 10% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Atlanta Public Schools, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Atlanta Public Schools serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.