DESTINY ACHIEVERS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Ellenwood, GA with about 221 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 15 teachers, Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence (DAAE) is an alternative education program operating within the DeKalb County School District in Georgia. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may have struggled in a traditional school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the academy focuses on credit recovery and academic remediation, helping students get back on track toward meeting graduation requirements.

The mission of Destiny Achievers is to empower students through individualized learning plans, social-emotional support, and a curriculum tailored to address unique academic barriers. The program emphasizes character development and goal-setting, aiming to instill the resilience and discipline necessary for students to transition back to their home schools or successfully move forward toward post-secondary opportunities. Through its specialized approach, the academy serves as a vital resource for students in the Ellenwood area who need a non-traditional pathway to achieve academic success.

For more information, contact Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence at (404) 328-0898 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.