AZ Kelsey Academy

www.spalding.k12.ga.us

47 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

AZ Kelsey Academy, located in Griffin, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Spalding County School District. The academy functions as an alternative learning environment designed to provide structured academic and behavioral support for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students get back on track, improve their academic standing, and develop the necessary skills to successfully return to their home schools or move toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, integrating core curriculum requirements with targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its student body. By fostering a supportive and disciplined atmosphere, AZ Kelsey Academy strives to minimize academic disruption and provide students with the resources, guidance, and encouragement required to overcome obstacles and achieve long-term educational success.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AZ Kelsey Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	3
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Black
24 (51.1%)
White
15 (31.9%)
Two or More
4 (8.5%)
Hispanic
3 (6.4%)
Asian
1 (2.1%)

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:	Griffin-Spalding County
Phone:	(770)229-4365
Website:	http://www.spalding.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
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 8

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 6