Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle

Charter School 231 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) Middle Campus, located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a mission-driven community, the school emphasizes a project-based learning approach that encourages students to connect their academic studies to real-world issues. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

A defining characteristic of ANCS is its commitment to inclusivity and the "whole child" philosophy. The school maintains a strong emphasis on restorative practices and democratic engagement, where students are encouraged to have a voice in their learning environment. By leveraging its location within the Atlanta Public Schools system but operating with the autonomy of a charter, the school focuses on creating a diverse, tight-knit community where faculty, parents, and students work closely together to maintain high expectations and a supportive school culture.

231

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	12
Black	47
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
152 (65.8 %)
Black
47 (20.3 %)
Two or More
17 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.2 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(678)904-0051
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 78

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 76