FOOTHILLS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (CENTRAL OFFICE - MADISON)

Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Madison) is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School school district, located in Danielsville, GA with about 1,258 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 40 teachers, Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Madison) has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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.

Foothills Charter High School, headquartered in Danielsville, Georgia, is a unique, tuition-free public charter school system designed specifically to serve students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Operating primarily through a network of satellite sites across Georgia, the school focuses on re-engaging students who have dropped out or are at risk of doing so, as well as those who prefer a non-traditional learning environment. By offering a flexible, self-paced curriculum, the school aims to help students earn a standard high school diploma while balancing work, family responsibilities, or other personal challenges.

The educational model at Foothills is built on the concept of "student-centered" learning, often utilizing evening hours to accommodate students who work or have daytime obligations. The Madison-based central office serves as the administrative hub, coordinating the operations, staffing, and academic standards for the various campuses. By prioritizing individualized graduation plans and providing a supportive, community-based approach, Foothills Charter High School strives to provide a "second chance" for academic success, emphasizing mastery of content over the rigid timelines found in conventional school systems.

For more information, contact Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Madison) at (706) 795-2191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.