HILLSIDE CONANT SCHOOL

Hillside Conant School is a Title I public school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 69 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 12th 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, Hillside Conant School 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.

The **Hillside Conant School**, located in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of Hillside, Inc., a long-standing organization dedicated to pediatric mental health. The school is designed to serve students with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges who require a more supportive and therapeutic environment than a traditional public school setting can provide. By integrating academic instruction with clinical support, the school aims to help students stabilize, develop essential coping skills, and work toward transitioning back into their home school districts or achieving academic graduation.

The program is characterized by its small class sizes and a highly individualized approach to learning, which allows educators and clinicians to address the specific needs of each child. The curriculum is aligned with state standards to ensure students stay on track academically, but it is delivered through a trauma-informed lens that prioritizes emotional regulation and social-emotional growth. Through this blend of specialized pedagogy and behavioral health intervention, Hillside Conant School serves as a vital bridge for students whose mental health needs have historically hindered their success in conventional classroom environments.

For more information, contact Hillside Conant School at (404) 875-4551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.