Atlanta Classical Academy

Charter School 678 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Atlanta Classical Academy (ACA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in the Chastain Park area of Atlanta. It is grounded in the classical tradition of education, which emphasizes a broad, liberal arts curriculum, the study of core virtues, and the development of strong character. The school is highly regarded for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to training students to become thoughtful, articulate, and well-rounded citizens who are prepared for both higher education and meaningful lives.

The school’s pedagogy focuses on the "trivium"—a three-part process of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—which aims to teach students how to think critically rather than simply what to think. By prioritizing historical literature, primary source documents, mathematics, and the sciences, ACA encourages students to engage deeply with the "Great Conversation" of Western civilization. Complementing this intellectual focus is a school culture built on the deliberate cultivation of moral virtues, such as courage, honesty, and integrity, fostering a community that values both academic excellence and ethical behavior.

678

Total Students

60.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atlanta Classical Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	62
Black	89
Asian	12
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
474 (69.9 %)
Black
89 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
62 (9.1 %)
Two or More
39 (5.8 %)
Asian
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)369-3500
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 56

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 46