Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics

State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and

Charter School 1,015 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (GSIC) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Hephzibah, Georgia, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The institution distinguishes itself through a classical education model, which emphasizes a structured, traditional approach to learning. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth by grounding students in the foundational "liberal arts" and character development, aiming to prepare them not just for standardized testing, but for lifelong academic success.

Beyond its academic rigor, GSIC is noted for its focus on cultivating a supportive community culture that stresses discipline, responsibility, and civic virtue. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" instructional style, the school seeks to provide a high-quality alternative to traditional district schooling for families in the Richmond County area. The school has gained recognition for its commitment to academic excellence and its goal of creating a rigorous learning environment that balances challenging coursework with a clear emphasis on moral and social development.

1,015

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Demographic	Student Count
White	767
Hispanic	60
Black	125
Asian	2
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
767 (75.6%)
Black
125 (12.3%)
Hispanic
60 (5.9%)
Two or More
53 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School for Innovation and
Phone:	(706)434-8085
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 90

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 85

Grade 9 69

Grade 10 61