The Anchor School
The Anchor School is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Decatur, GA. Administered by State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 208 enrolled students across grades 06 through 12.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 15.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 100% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 208 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 2460 Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur, GA 30035, The Anchor School serves families zoned within the State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 182 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black182 (87.5%)
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Asian13 (6.2%)
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Hispanic7 (3.4%)
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White4 (1.9%)
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Pacific Islander2 (1.0%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School |
| Phone: | (678)503-4880 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 208 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 208 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 102 |
| Grade 7 | 106 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 102 | 49% |
| Male | 106 | 51% |