At A Glance
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History
- Christian school founded in 1961
- Incorporated as a 501(c)(3)
- Governed by the GACS Board of Trustees
- Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/AdvancedED/Cognia, the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the National Christian School Association (NCSA). Holds membership with the College Board, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), and the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS).
- Apple Distinguished School since 2010
- National Blue Ribbon School Award
- National School of Excellence
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Students (2024-25 school year)
- Students come from 78 zip codes in 154 counties
- Approximately 1,800 students attend GAC on campus
- 50% are students of color
- Average class size: 17 for Lower School (K-5th), 17 for Middle School, & 19 for High School
Faculty
- 80.5% hold advanced degrees
- 15 hold doctoral degrees
- 13 are currently in graduate school; 2 are pursuing doctoral degrees
- 5 Faculty Fellows
- 100% of faculty are Apple certified
Location & Facilities
- Located in Norcross, Georgia off I-85 exit 101
- 35 state-of-the-art facilities on a 90 + acre walkable campus
- Interactive Virtual Tour
- Bus transportation offered
Academics
- College prep, 29 AP, and 32 honors courses offered in High School and Middle School
- Dual credit and online courses offered through Ethos School
- 60+ STEM courses taught in 20,000 square feet of dedicated space
- 11 academic teams
- World languages offered include American Sign Language, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Mandarin, & Spanish
- Over 20 trips yearly, including Learning Excursions and Study Abroad, for experiential learning outside the classroom
- International Student Program with HomeStay Host Family program for students in grades 9-12
- 100+ online courses through Ethos
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Athletics
- GHSA Class AAA
- Competitive athletic teams; 15 varsity level sports
- Over 100 athletes signed to play at the collegiate level in the last five years
- 64 state championships
- Private instruction in Tennis Academy with indoor courts
- Year round club swim team
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Arts
- Over 40 visual and performing arts electives in Middle and High School
- Private instruction in School of Ballet and conservatory-style School of Music lessons
- 15 musical ensembles
- 7 art studios
- 18 theater productions a year (Lower School through High School)
Class of 2024 Outcomes & Notable Alumni
- 131 graduates
- Graduates earned an 96% AP pass rate in 29 courses and more than $16 million in scholarship money
- 5 National Merit Commended Scholars and 2 National Merit Finalists
- 30 Total AP Scholars
- 14 AP Scholars
- 9 AP Scholars with Distinction
- 7 AP Scholars with Honors
- 22 athletes signed to play at the collegiate level
- 600 college offers to 194 different institutions
- 9,300 service hours completed by graduating class over the course of their High School career
- GAC alumni network is 5,000+ strong and includes a 2009 Rhodes Scholar, 3 Fulbright Scholars, and a 2022 Goldwater Scholar
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Tuition & Financial Aid
- Approximately 33% of students receive financial aid
- Young Learners tuition
- K3: $19,255
- K4-Pre-1st: $21,675
- 1st-5th: $24,680
- 6th-12th: $30,425
- Tuition covers textbooks, daily lunch, yearbook, school picture and technology (iPads K4-5th, MacBooks 6th-12th)
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Community & Spiritual Life
- 200+ faculty and students participate in over 20 mission trips each year
- Parents are encouraged to be involved in Moms Bible Study, Dads Bible Study, Prayer Walks, service projects, all-school chapels, and other GAC Community events like Christmas at GAC, Muffins for Mom, Donuts with Dad, etc.
- The GAC Parent Association supports GAC teachers and parents through community events such as events such as GAC's Got Talent, Screen on the Green, Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son events, and the Parent Speaker Series
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