Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy's student population of 516 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
21%
36%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Cross Country RunningFootball
SoccerSoftball
TrackTrack and Field
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Southwest Georgia STEM Charter School is a unique school nestled in the rural southwest Georgia town of Shellman. We average approximately 500 students. We offer rich experiences in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy's ranking?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is ranked #1366 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
516 students attend Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy offer ?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy part of?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Char School District.
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