Lake Oconee Academy is a Kâ12 charter school in the Greene County School District in Greensboro, Georgia, United States. The school opened in 2007. LOA's school colors are white, gold, and blue. For the 2016â2017 school year, enrollment was 815 students in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade.
Serving 322 students in grades 9-12, Lake Oconee Charter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Oconee Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Oconee Charter High School's student population of 322 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Oconee Charter High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Oconee Charter High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
10%
36%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Oconee Charter High School's ranking?
Lake Oconee Charter High School is ranked #384 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Oconee Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Oconee Charter High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lake Oconee Charter High School?
322 students attend Lake Oconee Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lake Oconee Charter High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Oconee Charter High School?
Lake Oconee Charter High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Oconee Charter High School offer ?
Lake Oconee Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Oconee Charter High School part of?
Lake Oconee Charter High School is part of Greene County School District.
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