The Community School
308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA, 30030 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (404)308-8548
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The Community School is designed for students in junior high and high school (ages 12-18 years old) who have had difficulty keeping pace in traditional academic settings, and who need more emphasis on social-emotional development, communication and relationship skills, and contextual, experiential learning. This program offers a nurturing and highly interactive learning environment built around experiences of strong personal interest. We are accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, enabling students who are ready to work towards a high school diploma to do so. Students' profiles may include a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder, including Asperger Syndrome and PDD, or nonverbal learning disability. Many students struggle with managing their feelings frustration, anger, anxiety, obsessive thinking) and with having successful relationships. They may have become depressed and despondent in other schools and feel an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and withdrawal when they first join us. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Community School
School Level High school
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
County Dekalb County, GA
Student Body
Total Students 8 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( GA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 20%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 1 students
Grade 8 - 4 students
Grade 9 - 2 students
Grade 12 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
This School ( GA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:2 1:7
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $25,000
 
School Notes:
  • The Community School is designed for students in junior high and high school (ages 12-18 years old) who have had difficulty keeping pace in traditional academic settings, and who need more emphasis on social-emotional development, communication and relationship skills, and contextual, experiential learning. This program offers a nurturing and highly interactive learning environment built around experiences of strong personal interest. We are accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, enabling students who are ready to work towards a high school diploma to do so. Students' profiles may include a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder, including Asperger Syndrome and PDD, or nonverbal learning disability. Many students struggle with managing their feelings frustration, anger, anxiety, obsessive thinking) and with having successful relationships. They may have become depressed and despondent in other schools and feel an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and withdrawal when they first join us.
  • Profile last updated: 11/01/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 30030 )
School Zip ( 30030 ) ( GA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 25,137 people 8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 58% 21%
Population Average Age 36 years old 34 years old
Average Household Size 2.1 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $46,111 $50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 52 years old 30 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (30030)



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% Owning / % Renting 56% / 44% 66% / 34%
 
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