McIntosh Academy

McIntosh County
8945 US Highway 17
Darien, GA 31305
389 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McIntosh Academy is an alternative educational program located in Darien, Georgia, operating under the jurisdiction of the McIntosh County School System. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, the academy is designed to provide a specialized, supportive environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. Its primary focus is on credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized instruction, helping students stay on track toward graduation despite various academic or personal challenges.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate learning atmosphere that allows for closer interaction between teachers and students. By offering a structured curriculum tailored to individual needs, McIntosh Academy aims to reduce dropout rates and foster social-emotional growth. The facility serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students in McIntosh County have access to a pathway toward a high school diploma regardless of the obstacles they may face in their educational journey.
389
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (50.6%)
  • Black
    150 (38.6%)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: McIntosh County
Phone: (912)437-6691
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 371
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
Grade 9 114
Grade 10 81
Grade 11 104
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio