MICHAEL R. HOLLIS INNOVATION ACADEMY

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 558 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 46 teachers, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is a distinctive Pre-K through 8th-grade school located in the historic English Avenue neighborhood of Atlanta. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, the academy is founded on a unique "innovation" model designed to disrupt traditional educational patterns and provide rigorous, project-based learning. The school is deeply committed to community integration, functioning not just as a place of instruction, but as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes the holistic well-being of its students and their families.

The school’s academic approach emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration and critical thinking, encouraging students to solve real-world problems through collaborative inquiry. Because it serves a community that has historically faced significant socioeconomic challenges, Hollis Innovation Academy places a strong emphasis on "wraparound services," offering extensive support systems that address health, nutrition, and social-emotional needs. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing an environment that blends modern pedagogical techniques with community-centric values, the school aims to serve as a model for educational equity and transformation in urban environments.

For more information, contact Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy at (404) 802-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.