| Academy for Classical Education | |
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| Address | |
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5665 New Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210 Macon , Bibb , Georgia | |
| Information | |
| School type | Charter |
| Motto | "Scientia Est Potentia" ("Knowledge is power") |
| Established | 2014 |
| Founders | Laura Perkins, Esterine Stokes |
| Head of school | Lara Relyea |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17/1 |
| Color(s) | Green, Royal Blue, Gold |
| Athletics conference | Georgia High School Association |
| Mascot | Gryphons |
| Teams | 21 Teams |
Academy for Classical Education is a charter school in Macon, Georgia, that was originally part of the Bibb County School District. [1] The school serves students in kindergarten to 12th grade. The student body is about 70 percent white, 16 percent African American and 8 percent Asian while Macon itself is about 70 percent African American and 25 percent white. [2] [3] [4] It is highly ranked and in 2020 it was designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. [5] [6]
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The school was established in 2014 and in 2019, it separated from local school district oversight to become a State Commissioned Charter School. While this led to improvements in budget and curriculum, it also led to changes in admission and eligibility. [7] [8] [9] [10] In 2021, U.S. News recognized it as one of the best charter schools in the country. [9]
