KIPP WEST ATLANTA YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY

KIPP West Atlanta Young Scholars Academy is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 359 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th 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 26 teachers, KIPP West Atlanta Young Scholars Academy 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.

KIPP West Atlanta Young Scholars Academy (KIPP WAYS) is a tuition-free, public charter middle school located in the historic English Avenue neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates with a mission to prepare students in educationally underserved communities for success in high school, college, and beyond. The academy is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, extended school hours, and a strong focus on character development, aiming to provide students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to navigate both their education and their future professional lives.

Beyond academics, KIPP WAYS places a heavy emphasis on fostering a supportive community culture that values excellence, grit, and agency. The school’s approach typically involves a blend of high expectations for student behavior and achievement paired with personalized support to address individual learning needs. By creating a structured and achievement-oriented environment, the school seeks to close the opportunity gap for students in the Atlanta area, encouraging them to pursue higher education and become leaders within their communities.

For more information, contact KIPP West Atlanta Young Scholars Academy at (404) 475-1941 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.