School Overview
Georgia Connections Academy (GACA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Georgia. Operating as a virtual learning institution, it provides an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom by allowing students to complete their coursework from home while following a structured, state-certified curriculum. The school utilizes a unique "partnership" model that relies on the active involvement of parents or "Learning Coaches" to monitor student progress and provide daily support in the home environment, while state-certified teachers provide instruction, grading, and academic guidance remotely.

The school is designed for families seeking a flexible educational experience, whether for students who need a personalized pace, athletes or performers with demanding schedules, or those who simply thrive in a non-traditional setting. In addition to core academic subjects, Georgia Connections Academy offers a variety of electives, honors courses, and extracurricular clubs to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging sophisticated online learning platforms, the school aims to bridge the gap between geographic distance and high-quality instruction, preparing students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.
6,373
Total Students
172.7
Full-Time Teachers
36.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgia Connections Academy
Demographic Student Count
White2,682
Hispanic294
Black2,628
Asian151
Two or More545
American Indian48
Pacific Islander25
  • White
    2,682 (42.1 %)
  • Black
    2,628 (41.2 %)
  • Two or More
    545 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    294 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    151 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    48 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    25 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy
Phone: (678)825-3258
Website: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/georgia-virtual-school/home.aspx
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 6,373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 172.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 36.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4,709
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 229
Grade 1 187
Grade 2 188
Grade 3 188
Grade 4 203
Grade 5 276
Grade 6 510
Grade 7 691
Grade 8 911
Grade 9 890
Grade 10 922
Grade 11 655
Grade 12 523

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Georgia Connections Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten229
Grade 1187
Grade 2188
Grade 3188
Grade 4203
Grade 5276
Grade 6510
Grade 7691
Grade 8911
Grade 9890
Grade 10922
Grade 11655
Grade 12523
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Georgia Connections Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3,30251.8%
Male3,07148.2%