Chattahoochee Hills Charter School

www.chatthillscharter.org

Charter School 536 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chattahoochee Hills Charter School (CHCS), located in Fairburn, Georgia, is a tuition-free public charter school that distinguishes itself through a unique, nature-integrated curriculum. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school utilizes the surrounding 700 acres of the Chattahoochee Hills community as an "outdoor classroom." This approach emphasizes experiential learning, where students engage directly with the environment to master core academic subjects, fostering a deep connection between classroom instruction and the natural world.

The school’s educational philosophy is built upon the "place-based" model, which encourages students to become stewards of their community and the environment. By incorporating farm-to-table nutrition, environmental science, and sustainable living practices into their daily routines, CHCS aims to cultivate both academic excellence and physical well-being. The school community prides itself on a holistic approach to development, striving to prepare students to be critical thinkers and environmentally conscious citizens who are well-equipped for the demands of high school and beyond.

536

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	28
Black	471
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
471 (87.9%)
Hispanic
28 (5.2%)
Two or More
21 (3.9%)
White
15 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(678)466-7285
Website:	http://www.chatthillscharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 51