Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School
Tel:
(770)451-5299
- Yeshiva Atlanta is a Modern Orthodox high school. Our mission is to offer a well-rounded Torah-based college preparatory education to youg Jewish men and women.
- We embrace the ideals of Ahavat Yisrael, the love of all Jews, and the significance of Medinat Yisrael, the State of Israel.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 95 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,380
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Top Placements
Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | mild learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 95 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 11 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, Statistics, Studio Art, Three Dimensional Art, United States Government, United States History, World History |
| Average SAT score | 1320 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $19,380 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition does not include books, uniform, lunch or supplemental fees. Strategic Learning Program is not covered by Financial Aid. |
| % on Financial Aid | 35% |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | D. Burchfield |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | community service projects, environmental club, girl's committee dinner theater, march of the living, national honor society, ping-pongclub, school newspaper, student government, video club, yearbook |
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