IVY PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT GWINNETT

Ivy Preparatory Academy At Gwinnett is a Title I public charter middle school with about 106 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 11 teachers, Ivy Preparatory Academy At Gwinnett has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Ivy Preparatory Academy At Gwinnett is a public charter school located in Norcross, Georgia, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, the school operates under a single-gender model, which is designed to minimize social distractions and create a focused environment tailored to the unique learning needs and developmental stages of its students. By emphasizing high expectations and a structured curriculum, the academy aims to prepare its graduates for success in top-tier universities and beyond.

The school’s mission centers on cultivating scholars who possess both the intellectual discipline and the character necessary to become future leaders in their communities. Beyond core academic subjects, Ivy Preparatory Academy integrates elements of character development, community service, and leadership training into the daily student experience. As a charter institution, it offers families in the Gwinnett area a specialized alternative to traditional public schooling, focusing on closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student has the tools required to navigate the challenges of higher education and professional life.

For more information, contact Ivy Preparatory Academy At Gwinnett at (770) 342-0089 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3705 Engineering Dr
Norcross, GA 30092
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IVY PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT GWINNETT is a public Title I Charter school in Norcross, GA with about 106 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
106
Teachers:
11
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 106 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IVY PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT GWINNETT is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.5%
Hispanic/Latino
19.8%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
White
0.9%

Female
100.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.