Devereux Georgia offers troubled male and female youth an individualized treatment program based on their diagnosis while building from their strengths and potential.
At Devereux Georgia, our treatment places emphasis on learning from the successes of today, rather than reliving the failures of the past.
Every experience throughout each day is seen as therapeutic, and every day is planned to resemble that of a healthy adolescent.
Through this innovative program, adolescents have time to internalize change, develop self-discipline and self-esteem, and practice newly acquired personal and social skills.
Devereux youth return to society as emotionally stable and vocationally able young citizens.
At DGTN, we place emphasis on learning from the successes of today, rather than reliving the failures of the past.
Every experience throughout each day is seen as therapeutic, and every day is planned to resemble that of a healthy adolescent.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Devereux Georgia offers troubled male and female youth an individualized treatment program based on their diagnosis while building from their strengths and potential. At Devereux Georgia, our treatment places emphasis on learning from the successes of today, rather than reliving the failures of the past. Every experience throughout each day is seen as therapeutic, and every day is planned to resemble that of a healthy adolescent. Through this innovative program, adolescents have time to internalize change, develop self-discipline and self-esteem, and practice newly acquired personal and social skills. Devereux youth return to society as emotionally stable and vocationally able young citizens. At DGTN, we place emphasis on learning from the successes of today, rather than reliving the failures of the past. Every experience throughout each day is seen as therapeutic, and every day is planned to resemble that of a healthy adolescent.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Devereux Ackerman Academy?
The application deadline for Devereux Ackerman Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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