UTOPIAN ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char school district, located in Riverdale, GA with about 251 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 15 teachers, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Utopian Academy for the Arts (UAFA), located in Riverdale, Georgia, is a specialized charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with intensive performing and visual arts training. Founded with the mission to bridge educational gaps in the community, the school serves students by fostering a culture of discipline, creativity, and high expectations. By blending traditional core subjects like math, science, and literacy with specialized instruction in areas such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts, UAFA aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for both collegiate success and professional artistic endeavors.
The school is noted for its structured environment and focus on character development, often prioritizing mentorship and community engagement to ensure students remain motivated and on track. By providing students with consistent exposure to the arts, Utopian Academy seeks to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence among its student body. As a tuition-free public charter school, it serves as an alternative for families in the Riverdale area looking for an educational experience that treats creative expression as a fundamental component of intellectual growth.
For more information, contact Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School at (770) 377-0781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 377-0781
UTOPIAN ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Riverdale, GA with about 251 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 251
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 251 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UTOPIAN ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- White
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.