Atlanta Youth Academy Facts

Established
1997
Description
Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) offers a quality, Christ-centered education to inner-city students. The school enrolls students from PreK-8th grade. AYA is currently located in the Thomasville/Norwood Manor neighborhood. Class size runs 12-15 students, attending a longer school year.
History
Founded by Larry Teem, Atlanta Youth Academy began with one teacher and nine students, with Leroy and Donna Barber as its first administrators. Since its inception ten years ago, it has grown to its current 12 teachers and 130 students. The school is modeled after similar successful programs in other cities.
Student Services
All students are provided with textbooks and school supplies. Bi-weekly chapel services complement the academic curriculum of reading, writing, mathematics, history, art and science. Moral and character development is emphasized. After-school tutoring, after-school sports and recreation, a nutritional breakfast, lunch, and snack also are available. Students use computers as learning tools.
Tuition
The cost of an Atlanta Youth Academy education is $12,000 per year with top tuition at $10,100. Tuition assistance, based on need, is available.
Volunteers
Volunteers, both adults and high school students, commit their personal time to Atlanta Youth Academy. Most importantly, volunteers serve as tutors and reading coaches.
Funding
Atlanta Youth Academy, with a $1,636,000 operating budget for the 2010-2011 school year, is supported through individual, foundation, and corporate contributions. Tuition represents about 20 percent of the total operating budget.
Contact
Chuck Johnston, Executive Director
P.O. Box 18237 Atlanta, GA 30316
404.924.2680