Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
Charter School
390 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Utopian Academy for the Arts (UAFA), located in Riverdale, Georgia, is a specialized charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with intensive performing and visual arts training. Founded with the mission to bridge educational gaps in the community, the school serves students by fostering a culture of discipline, creativity, and high expectations. By blending traditional core subjects like math, science, and literacy with specialized instruction in areas such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts, UAFA aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for both collegiate success and professional artistic endeavors.
The school is noted for its structured environment and focus on character development, often prioritizing mentorship and community engagement to ensure students remain motivated and on track. By providing students with consistent exposure to the arts, Utopian Academy seeks to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence among its student body. As a tuition-free public charter school, it serves as an alternative for families in the Riverdale area looking for an educational experience that treats creative expression as a fundamental component of intellectual growth.
The school is noted for its structured environment and focus on character development, often prioritizing mentorship and community engagement to ensure students remain motivated and on track. By providing students with consistent exposure to the arts, Utopian Academy seeks to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence among its student body. As a tuition-free public charter school, it serves as an alternative for families in the Riverdale area looking for an educational experience that treats creative expression as a fundamental component of intellectual growth.
390
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 338 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black338 (86.7%)
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Hispanic26 (6.7%)
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Asian10 (2.6%)
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Two or More10 (2.6%)
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White2 (0.5%)
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American Indian2 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Closed |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Not reported |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char |
| Phone: | (470)446-1070 |
| Grade Range: | M - M |
| Total Students: | 390 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
119
Grade 7
129
Grade 8
142
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 119 |
| Grade 7 | 129 |
| Grade 8 | 142 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 234 | 60% |
| Male | 156 | 40% |