CENTENNIAL ACADEMY

Centennial Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 847 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, Centennial Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Centennial Academy, located at 531 Luckie St NW in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating as an Innovation Campus within the Atlanta Public Schools system, the school is recognized for its partnership-based model, which integrates community resources and a robust curriculum to foster academic excellence. The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, focusing not only on rigorous core subjects but also on character development, leadership skills, and project-based learning to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its distinctive "Innovation Zone" status, which provides the campus with greater autonomy to tailor its instructional strategies to meet the specific needs of its diverse student body. By leveraging its central location and strong ties to local businesses and organizations, Centennial Academy provides students with unique extracurricular opportunities and real-world exposure. With a commitment to equity and high expectations, the school strives to create a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages students to become active, engaged citizens within their community.

For more information, contact Centennial Academy at (404) 802-8550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.