ATLANTA AREA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is a public school with about 169 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 37 teachers, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD), located in Clarkston, Georgia, is a state-operated educational institution dedicated to serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through age 21. As a specialized campus within the Georgia Department of Education, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that utilizes a bilingual approach, incorporating both American Sign Language (ASL) and English to ensure full communication access. Their curriculum is designed to meet the unique linguistic and social needs of deaf students while aligning with state educational standards to prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond core academics, AASD emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by offering a robust array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social opportunities that foster a strong sense of community and cultural identity. The school serves as a vital resource for families across the metropolitan area, providing specialized support services, transition planning, and outreach programs. By creating a language-rich environment where visual learning is prioritized, AASD enables its students to thrive in both the deaf community and the broader hearing world.

For more information, contact Atlanta Area School for the Deaf at (404) 298-4868 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.