GWINNETT INTERVENTION EDUCATION CENTER (GIVE) WEST

Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West is a Title I public high school that is part of the Gwinnett County school district, located in Norcross, GA with about 217 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 34 teachers, Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Gwinnett Intervention Education (GIVE) West, located in Norcross, Georgia, is one of two specialized alternative schools within the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. The school is designed to serve middle and high school students who have struggled in traditional classroom environments or who require a more structured, individualized setting to get back on track. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and targeted academic support, GIVE West provides a "fresh start" for students who may have faced disciplinary challenges, attendance issues, or difficulties with the standard instructional pace.

The school’s curriculum focuses on credit recovery and behavioral intervention, aiming to help students transition back to their home schools successfully or progress toward graduation. Beyond core academics, GIVE West emphasizes personal responsibility, character development, and social-emotional learning. By creating a focused, supportive atmosphere, the institution seeks to remove the barriers to success that students may have encountered elsewhere, ultimately fostering a culture of accountability and academic achievement.

For more information, contact Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (GIVE) West at (770) 246-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.