Faith Academy was founded in 1987 by Jacquelyn Griggs to serve high school students.
Faith Academy provides students with a positive academic environment and flexible schedules to accommodate extracurricular interests.
It exists to help students see success in high school allowing them to continue into post secondary education.
The mission continues, as Mrs. Griggs desired in 1987, to guide students into obtaining a high school diploma through quality education using non-traditional instruction.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Faith Academy -buford?
The application deadline for Faith Academy -buford is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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