GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION AND THE CLASSICS
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is a public charter elementary school that is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and school district, located in Hephzibah, GA with about 722 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
The Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (GSIC) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Hephzibah, Georgia, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The institution distinguishes itself through a classical education model, which emphasizes a structured, traditional approach to learning. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth by grounding students in the foundational "liberal arts" and character development, aiming to prepare them not just for standardized testing, but for lifelong academic success.
Beyond its academic rigor, GSIC is noted for its focus on cultivating a supportive community culture that stresses discipline, responsibility, and civic virtue. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" instructional style, the school seeks to provide a high-quality alternative to traditional district schooling for families in the Richmond County area. The school has gained recognition for its commitment to academic excellence and its goal of creating a rigorous learning environment that balances challenging coursework with a clear emphasis on moral and social development.
For more information, contact Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics at (706) 836-0169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 836-0169
GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION AND THE CLASSICS is a public Charter school in Hephzibah, GA with about 722 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 722
- Teachers:
- 47.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 722 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION AND THE CLASSICS is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.5%
- Black or African American
- 19.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.