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Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education

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107 North Mock Bldg. G Albany, GA 31705

Tel: (229) 903-9747

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 45 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education in Albany, GA, offers co–educational alternative programs for grades 9 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school enrolls 45 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
Approximately 93% of the student body represents students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Georgia for diversity.
As a small alternative high school, Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education serves the Albany community with a focus on secondary education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 45 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education
9	5
10	10
11	10
12	20

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Student Body

Total Students

45 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education?

The application deadline for Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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