Brookhaven Innovation Academy

State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy

Charter School 524 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Brookhaven Innovation Academy (BIA) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Norcross/Brookhaven area of Georgia. The school is defined by its commitment to a "Design Thinking" pedagogical approach, which prioritizes project-based learning, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. By integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into the core curriculum, BIA aims to move beyond traditional rote memorization, encouraging students to become active creators and innovators rather than passive consumers of information.

The school environment at BIA is noted for its focus on personalized instruction and small class settings, which are intended to help students master academic standards at their own pace. By utilizing a "blended learning" model, the academy combines digital tools with traditional teacher-led instruction to cater to diverse learning styles. Ultimately, Brookhaven Innovation Academy seeks to foster an inclusive community that prepares students for the future workforce by emphasizing soft skills like collaboration, adaptability, and ethical technology use.

524

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	179
Black	226
Asian	26
Two or More	34

Black
226 (43.1%)
Hispanic
179 (34.2%)
White
59 (11.3%)
Two or More
34 (6.5%)
Asian
26 (5.0%)

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:	State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Phone:	(770)538-1550
Website:	http://biaschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 55

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 39