School Overview
Georgia Connections Academy (GACA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Georgia. Operating as a virtual learning institution, it provides an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom by allowing students to complete their coursework from home while following a structured, state-certified curriculum. The school utilizes a unique "partnership" model that relies on the active involvement of parents or "Learning Coaches" to monitor student progress and provide daily support in the home environment, while state-certified teachers provide instruction, grading, and academic guidance remotely.

The school is designed for families seeking a flexible educational experience, whether for students who need a personalized pace, athletes or performers with demanding schedules, or those who simply thrive in a non-traditional setting. In addition to core academic subjects, Georgia Connections Academy offers a variety of electives, honors courses, and extracurricular clubs to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging sophisticated online learning platforms, the school aims to bridge the gap between geographic distance and high-quality instruction, preparing students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.
7,148
Total Students
229.2
Full-Time Teachers
31.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)
Demographic Student Count
White3,163
Hispanic113
Black2,952
Asian154
Two or More652
American Indian73
Pacific Islander41
  • White
    3,163 (44.3%)
  • Black
    2,952 (41.3%)
  • Two or More
    652 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    154 (2.2%)
  • Hispanic
    113 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    73 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    41 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Connections Academy
Phone: (678)825-3258
Website: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/georgia-virtual-school/home.aspx
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 7,148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 229.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4,709
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 348
Grade 1 317
Grade 2 329
Grade 3 217
Grade 4 266
Grade 5 305
Grade 6 478
Grade 7 669
Grade 8 832
Grade 9 958
Grade 10 1,019
Grade 11 743
Grade 12 667

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten348
Grade 1317
Grade 2329
Grade 3217
Grade 4266
Grade 5305
Grade 6478
Grade 7669
Grade 8832
Grade 9958
Grade 101,019
Grade 11743
Grade 12667
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3,72352.1%
Male3,42547.9%