Furtah Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Furtah Prep School is a private school, in Acworth, GA, that serves students in Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Paulding, and Fulton counties, including the cities of Acworth, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Cartersville, Canton, Waleska, Ball Ground, Roswell, Alpharetta, and north Atlanta area. Frederick J. Furtah Preparatory School strives to inspire hope in every student, with regard to academic, social, physical, and creative achievement. Furtah Prep's core belief is that hope is vital to a child's success; therefore, by providing that hope, we are able to unlock the potential in every child and to change lives. FPS admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded and made available to students at the school. FPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletic and other school administered programs....
School Overview:
Furtah Preparatory School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | Other special emphasis association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Cherokee County, GA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 150 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 7% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 7 students | ||
| Kind - 4 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 18 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers | |
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * 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 |
School Notes:
- Furtah Prep School is a private school, in Acworth, GA, that serves students in Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Paulding, and Fulton counties, including the cities of Acworth, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Cartersville, Canton, Waleska, Ball Ground, Roswell, Alpharetta, and north Atlanta area. Frederick J. Furtah Preparatory School strives to inspire hope in every student, with regard to academic, social, physical, and creative achievement. Furtah Prep's core belief is that hope is vital to a child's success; therefore, by providing that hope, we are able to unlock the potential in every child and to change lives. FPS admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded and made available to students at the school. FPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletic and other school administered programs.
- Profile last updated: 03/17/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (30102) | School Zip (30102) |
(GA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,051 people | 8,185,503 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $58,977 | $50,258 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 23 years old | 30 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (30102) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 84% / 16% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Harvest Baptist School - 77 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- Shiloh Hills Christian School - 457 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- North Cobb Christian School - 920 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
- American Heritage Academy - 498 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
- Lafayette Academy - 40 students - 6.7 mi. away - view location
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