Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy

State Specialty Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Char
185 Pecan St
Shellman, GA 39886
Charter School 522 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy (SGSC) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Shellman, Georgia. Serving students in grades K-12, the school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. By integrating these disciplines into daily instruction, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovation, preparing students for success in an increasingly tech-driven workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment. As a charter institution, SGSC operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement unique teaching strategies and community-based projects that go beyond the standard state curriculum. The school's mission is centered on providing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences to students in Southwest Georgia, ensuring they are equipped with the technical literacy and academic foundation necessary for higher education and future career paths.
522
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    359 (68.8%)
  • Black
    111 (21.3%)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.2%)
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 II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Char
Phone: (229)345-3033
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 522
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
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 43
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 43
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio