Brighten Academy

Charter School 812 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Brighten Academy, located at 5897 Prestley Mill Rd in Douglasville, Georgia, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Founded with a focus on providing an enriched and specialized educational experience, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with character development and community involvement. It is known for maintaining a smaller, more intimate learning environment that encourages close partnerships between students, teachers, and parents, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, balancing traditional core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular engagement. Because it operates as a charter school, Brighten Academy often implements unique instructional strategies designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote critical thinking. By cultivating a supportive and structured atmosphere, the academy strives to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond, all while nurturing a strong sense of community pride within the Douglasville area.
812
Total Students
47.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighten Academy
Demographic Student Count
White88
Hispanic70
Black588
Asian15
Two or More49
American Indian2
  • Black
    588 (72.4%)
  • White
    88 (10.8%)
  • Hispanic
    70 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    49 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    15 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Douglas County
Phone: (770)615-3680
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 228
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 100
Grade 5 104
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brighten Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten78
Grade 183
Grade 282
Grade 395
Grade 4100
Grade 5104
Grade 698
Grade 784
Grade 888
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brighten Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43053%
Male38247%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)