Alice Blount Academy

582 Mel Blount Rd, Vidalia, GA, 30474-0304
Tel: (912)537-7758
Grades: 6 - 12 | 18 students
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Blount Youth Home was established in 1983 as an adolescent residential program. Our mission has been to provide a safe, nurturing, structured environment for young men and ages ten to seventeen years old; that require life skills to develop positive self-esteem, positive self-discipline, and leadership as they prepare for successful transition back to their families and communities.

School Overview:
Alice Blount Academy
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1983
Student Body
Total Students 18 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 58% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 100%
Average Class Size 8 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Annie Jackson

School Notes:

  • An adolescent residential program focusing on identifying risk factors and developing treatment modalities which:
      1) interrupt negative behaviors & diminish negative attitudes
      2) eliminate substance abuse and/or chemical dependency
      3) empower age-appropriate developmental & social skills
      4) contribute to positive role models & values & rewards

Nearby Schools:

Alice Blount Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Paul Anderson High School
Gr. 9-12 | 7.2 mi. away
Vidalia Heritage Academy
Gr. K-8 | 7.2 mi. away
Mt Vernon Christian Academy
Gr. K | 9.4 mi. away
Ocmulgee Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 18.7 mi. away
Robert Toombs Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 25 mi. away

View all schools in: Vidalia, Toombs County, Zip 30474

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