John Lewis Invictus Academy

1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318

825 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Lewis Invictus Academy (JLIA) is a public middle school located in the Grove Park neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, the academy is named in honor of the late civil rights icon and U.S. Representative John Lewis. The school emphasizes a culture of excellence and character development, aiming to prepare its students to become leaders within their community and beyond.

The school’s academic philosophy is rooted in the "Invictus" spirit—derived from the Latin word for "unconquered"—which encourages students to persevere through challenges and maintain high aspirations regardless of their circumstances. The academy provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning, extracurricular activities, and technology-focused initiatives. By fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, John Lewis Invictus Academy strives to bridge educational gaps and provide the tools necessary for students to succeed in high school and their future college or career paths.

825

Total Students

66.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Lewis Invictus Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	54
Black	761
Asian	1
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
761 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
54 (6.5 %)
Two or More
8 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-6100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	692
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 255

Grade 7 265

Grade 8 305