Lifestyle
Educational Excellence
Training Programs to Assist Industry
New and existing industrial employers in Atlanta have tremendous
opportunities for low-cost industrial training programs. Depending
on training requirements and employer needs, some programs may be
available at no cost to the employer. The Atlanta Economic Development
Corporation works closely with industrial leaders to take advantage
of the cost-effective employee-training programs that best suit
company requirements. Programs can be customized to meet individual
company needs.
Higher Education and Public Education
The Atlanta area offers a premier educational environment, with
exemplary public schools and access to varied higher education opportunities
ranging from state-of-the-art technical programs to diverse colleges
and universities.
Information on Area Colleges
and Universities - click here
Atlanta
Independent School District
Exemplary - Blue Ribbon Schools
for more information - 903-796-4194
Atlanta
Independent School District is accredited by the Texas Education
Agency. Students in Atlanta ISD receive a high quality basic education,
as well as an individualized educational program to accommodate
their needs. The district's educational philosophy stresses academics
with a student-centered approach and diversified curriculum offerings.
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Atlanta Public Schools - Education
Facts
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Criteria
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Atlanta
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Pleasant Grove
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Texarkana
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Marshall
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Students Per Teacher
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12.8
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14.6
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16.0
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17.9
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ACT Score Mean
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21.0
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22.5
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20.5
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20.0
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SAT Score Mean
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986
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1020
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1011
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1006
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Per Pupil Spending
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$5,441
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$5,096
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$4,999
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$4,453
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Dropout Rate
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00.2%
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00.2%
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1.2%
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1.7%
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Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Percent
Passing Reading
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96.9%
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98.0%
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85.8%
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87.9%
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Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Percent
Passing Math
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98.3%
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96.6%
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84.5%
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84.6%
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Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Percent
Passing Writing
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100.0%
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100.0%
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84.6%
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88.3%
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Percent Scoring at or Above Equivalency
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55.6%
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71.4%
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42.8%
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53.6%
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Percent Completing Recommended High School Program
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39.7%
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23.8%
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17.6%
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0.00%
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Colleges and Universities
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