Harpst Academy

46 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Harpst Academy, located at 740 Fletcher St in Cedartown, Georgia, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Harpst campus. Historically rooted in a tradition of providing care and support for youth in need, the academy serves as a therapeutic and academic environment designed for students who require a more structured, individualized approach to learning than what is typically found in a traditional public school setting.

The school functions as part of a larger residential and treatment program, focusing on the intersection of academic achievement and emotional development. By integrating classroom instruction with behavioral support services, Harpst Academy aims to help students overcome personal challenges, regain academic ground, and develop the social skills necessary for success. The environment is tailored to provide a safe, consistent space where students can work toward educational goals while receiving the specialized attention required for their unique circumstances.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harpst Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	2
Black	14

White
30 (65.2 %)
Black
14 (30.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Polk County
Phone:	(770)748-1500
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 4