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Katherine Jacob Greenfield Hebrew Academy

5200 Northland Drive Ne, Atlanta, GA, 30342-0303 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of Greenfield Hebrew Academy is to provide students an outstanding day school education, integrating Judaic and general studies in a vibrant curriculum that is both challenging and stimulating. We nurture within each student respect for the individual, commitment to Judaism, devotion to Israel, passion for learning, appreciation for American ideals and dedication to the Jewish community. The religious practices of our student body reflect the breadth of Atlanta's Jewish communities. We believe in the importance of having an inclusive student body that is a composite of synagogue affiliations, religious traditions and socioeconomic levels. In our school we follow modern orthodox practices and tradition, and are respectful of the uniqueness of our GHA families and the choices they have made in Judaism....

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School Overview:

	Katherine Jacob Greenfield Hebrew Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Year Founded	1953
County	Fulton County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	402 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	31%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 15 students
	Pre-K - 25 students
	Kind - 25 students
	Grade 1 - 40 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 40 students
	Grade 4 - 35 students
	Grade 5 - 50 students
	Grade 6 - 52 students
	Grade 7 - 50 students
	Grade 8 - 40 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	75 teachers
Classroom dress code	Casual (Uniform)
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid	21%
Head of School	Rabbi Lee Buckman
Admissions Director	Bonnie Cook

School Notes:

Our rigorous programs endorse and challenge multiple learning styles. Our dual curriculum offers students the opportunity to develop connections between Judaic and general studies, while preparing them for high school and beyond. We provide the educational structure and counseling services to make sure that each student's academic, emotional and social needs are met.
Profile last updated: 06/23/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (30342)	School Zip (30342)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	25,807 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	66%	21%
Population Average Age	32 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$63,675	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	30 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	49% / 51%	66% / 34%