DEVEREUX ACKERMAN ACADEMY

Devereux Ackerman Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cobb County school district, located in Kennesaw, GA with about 77 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 11th 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 12 teachers, Devereux Ackerman Academy 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.

Devereux Ackerman Academy, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a specialized therapeutic educational program operated by the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health organization. The school is designed specifically for students who have emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges that make a traditional public school environment difficult to navigate. By integrating rigorous academics with intensive therapeutic support, the academy aims to help students stabilize their behaviors, improve their social-emotional functioning, and eventually transition back to a less restrictive educational setting.

The school is structured to provide a highly individualized experience, utilizing small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team of educators, clinicians, and support staff. Their approach focuses on creating a safe, structured environment where students can rebuild their self-esteem and develop the coping mechanisms necessary for academic success. Because it is part of the broader Devereux network, Ackerman Academy emphasizes a trauma-informed care model, ensuring that each student’s unique psychological and developmental needs are prioritized alongside their grade-level curriculum.

For more information, contact Devereux Ackerman Academy at (770) 427-0147 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.