George Walton Academy
- George Walton Academy was founded on Judeo-Christian values, while respecting the heritage and beliefs of others.
- GWA fosters a welcoming and inclusive community where students feel safe to discover and explore their interests and talents.
- Each student is respected as an individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual gifts and abilities.
- GWA teachers believe education should be relevant, engaging, and designed to equip each student to excel in college and beyond.
- Curriculum and programs foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, imagination, and creativity.
- The school promotes positive relationships and believes mutual respect is a responsibility of every individual.
- GWA also believes students should be accountable, learn to self-advocate, and take personal responsibility for their work, actions, and educational development.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 772 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
George Walton Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 772 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 13 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art, Calculus (AB), Calculus (BC), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English - Language, English - Literature, European History, Music Theory, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History |
| Average SAT score | 1160 |
| Average ACT score | 23 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 $4,640 (includes snacks) K5 - 5th Grades- $10,650 6th- 8th Grades - $12,650 9th - 12th Grades - $13,350 |
| Admissions Director | Cari Bailey |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: 4-H Club, Anchor Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Debate Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Gavel Club, History Bowl, Interact Club, Key Club, Latin Club, Literary Team, Majorettes, National Honor Society, Science Bowl Team, Student Council Recreational Athletic Programs: Equestrian Team, Youth Football and Cheerleading |
School Notes
George Walton Academy provides challenging instruction, engaging
experiences, and global perspectives designed to inspire lives of
intellectual curiosity, integrity, and purpose.
- We belive in Judeo-Christian values while respecting the heritage and beliefs of others.
- We believe all students have the right to receive an education in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
- We believe that each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual abilities.
- We believe in fostering students' critical thinking skills, academic talents and creativity.
- We believe that promoting positive relationships and mutual respect is a responsibility of all students, staff and parents.
- We believe that students should learn the valiue of taking persnal responsibility for their work, actions and educational development.
- We believe students should demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills.
- We believe that instruction should reflect innovative teaching methods and technology.
- We believe learning is a lifelong process.
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