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 (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 389 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
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | mild learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 389 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 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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