International Academy of Smyrna

State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna

Charter School 328 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The International Academy of Smyrna (IAS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8, located in Smyrna, Georgia. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes global citizenship, character development, and high academic standards. By utilizing a specialized curriculum, IAS aims to foster critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, preparing its students for success in secondary education and beyond.

Central to the school's mission is a focus on a diverse and inclusive learning community. As a charter school, IAS operates with a level of autonomy that allows it to implement unique instructional strategies, including an emphasis on project-based learning and technological integration. The school environment is structured to support personalized growth, encouraging students to excel not only in core subjects like math and literacy but also in developing the social and emotional skills necessary to navigate a global society.

328

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International Academy of Smyrna
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	98
Black	206
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
206 (62.8%)
Hispanic
98 (29.9%)
Two or More
15 (4.6%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
White
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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- International Academy of Smyrna
Phone:	(678)370-0980
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
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 69

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 44