Double Helix STEAM School vs. Athens Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Double Helix STEAM School serves 47 students in grades 4-8, is a member of the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
The student:teacher of Double Helix STEAM School is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
As a coeducational college preparatory day school, Athens Academy seeks and admits students with a variety of talents from diverse social, economic, geographic and racial backgrounds.
Students should exhibit an interest in becoming part of a community that seeks excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service.
In addition, parents should value a school community that promotes respect and integrity above all.
Grades Offered
4-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2018
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
2013
1967
Students Body
Total Students
47 students
943 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
130
Kindergarten Students
-
54
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
-
52
Grade 3 Students
-
52
Grade 4 Students
6
52
Grade 5 Students
6
58
Grade 6 Students
12
64
Grade 7 Students
12
70
Grade 8 Students
11
62
Grade 9 Students
-
72
Grade 10 Students
-
75
Grade 11 Students
-
75
Grade 12 Students
-
75
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
121 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
57%
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,000
$16,625
Tuition Notes
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For 9th Grade
% on Financial Aid
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11%
Admissions Director
Renee Kopcha
Geoffrey Walton
Admissions Associate
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Mary Catherine Jernigan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
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