Gables Academy

811 Gordon Street, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083-0300
the Gables Academy mission is to serve the teen at-risk community and their families with value and sound educational and therapeutic principles. It is the philosophy of Gables Academy to provide each child with the instruction and opportunity needed for that child to reach their full potential. Our desire is to return each student to the regular academic mainstream with those skills necessary to succeed, based on realistic and attainable goals. Gables Academy's focus is on stuggling teens.

School Overview:

Gables Academy
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported All Learning Disabilities and ADD/H
Year Founded 1961
Student Body
Total Students 26 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (GA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 6 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khaki slacks Polo Shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $45,900
Tuition Notes Recently deeply discounted tuition Day students $15500 Resident students 45900
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director James Meffen
Admissions Associate Katrina Locklear

School Notes:

  • 24/7 Boarding Program

    Remedial Academic Instruction

    Behavioral Instruction

    Low Pupil Teacher Ratio

    Diagnostic Prescriptive Teaching

    Remedial Instruction

    Full Sports Program

    College Prep Diploma

  • Profile last updated: 08/16/2011

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Gr. K-6 | 2.5 mi. away
Mount Carmel Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 2.8 mi. away

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