Ben Franklin Academy
Tel:
(404) 633-7404
- As a college preparatory high school, we provide our students with a challenging individualized college preparatory education within a caring community of learners, while advancing the knowledge and methodology of adolescent education through research, curriculum development, innovative learning materials, and publications.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 119 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,000
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Ben Franklin Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1987 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 119 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 83% |
| Average Class Size | 7 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 25 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (No jeans, collarded shirts and ties on Wednesdays) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $27,000 |
| Tuition Notes | We have individualized instruction; a Work/Study program and All-Day Program |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Admissions Director | Amy Barnes |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Cross Country, Golf, Ultimate FrisbeeCross Country, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Arts and Crafts, Game Club, Green Club, Junior Classical League, Philanthropy Project, SAT and ACT Prep Arts and Music Programs: Band, Drama Club |
School Notes
- Just as there is no one description of a BFA student, there are as many paths to BFA and our graduates choose their own path upon graduation. Our students scatter to universities and colleges throughout the world, because they are pursuing their dreams and passions not following the crowd.
- Above all our motto, "Esse Quam Videre," inspires everything we do - "to be, rather than to seem to be."
- Ben Franklin Academy: Thrive and Flourish
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