PERRY CAREER ACADEMY - EULA WILBURN PONDS PERRY CENTER FOR

Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Jonesboro, GA with about 440 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 32 teachers, Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for 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.

Perry Career Academy (officially known as the Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center) is a specialized educational institution located in Jonesboro, Georgia, operating as part of the Clayton County Public Schools system. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Perry Career Academy is designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students who may require a non-traditional environment to succeed. The academy focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, offering a structured setting that aims to improve attendance, credit recovery, and overall student engagement.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning back to their home high school, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Perry Career Academy creates a supportive atmosphere where students can work toward meeting graduation requirements at their own pace. Through its commitment to individualized learning and career readiness, the center serves as a critical resource for students who need additional support to stay on the path toward academic success and long-term achievement.

For more information, contact Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for at (770) 515-7601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.