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March 24, 2025

Atlanta, GA听鈥� Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) has been named the 2025 Georgia Charter School of the Year. The K-8 Atlanta public charter school received the prestigious award during the 22nd annual Georgia Charter Schools Conference, hosted by the Georgia Charter Schools Association (91桃色视频). This recognition highlights听ANCS鈥� dedication to academic excellence, innovation, and student success.

The school was awarded $5,000 for educational use after receiving the highest number of attendee votes following live presentations by school finalists at 91桃色视频鈥檚 conference, held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria on Wednesday, March 12.

鈥淲e are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Georgia Charter Schools Association,鈥� said Alastair Pullen, Executive Director of听ANCS. 鈥淭his award is a testament to the dedication of our students, educators, families, and community partners, who work together to create a nurturing and empowering learning environment.鈥�

ANCS听has consistently demonstrated excellence since its founding. This year, the school made significant strides in ensuring all students, regardless of background, have access to a high-quality education. For the first time, at least 25% of new students came from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally,听ANCS听remains committed to reflecting the demographics of the city of Atlanta within its student body.

The school鈥檚 focus on academic rigor is evident in its College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) data, where student subgroups at both the elementary and middle school campuses consistently outperform those at neighboring schools and within the district by double-digit percentage points.

鈥淎tlanta Neighborhood Charter School exemplifies the creativity, dedication, and excellence that define Georgia鈥檚 charter school movement,鈥� said Dr. Bonnie Holliday, President and CEO of the Georgia Charter Schools Association. 鈥�ANCS鈥檚 commitment to academic success, community partnerships, and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education makes it a model for schools across the state. We are proud to recognize their outstanding work and celebrate their well-deserved achievement as Georgia Charter School of the Year.鈥�

Innovative Programs Driving Success
ANCS听attributes its success to several innovative programs:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Conscious Discipline听鈥� These initiatives create a supportive and structured environment, contributing to some of the lowest infraction and suspension rates in the district.
• Farm and Nutrition Program听鈥� Students engage with the school鈥檚 farm, which produced over 2,000 pounds of food last year鈥攁ll used in the cafeteria.
• Constructivist Learning Approach听鈥� This hands-on, inquiry-based model fosters critical thinking and engagement.

• Highlighted by听Food Tank听for its innovative nutrition and farm program.
• Named a听Literacy Leader听and听Math Leader听by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE).
• Recognized by GaDOE and Atlanta Public Schools (APS) for high academic performance, including a听Content Mastery score above 90听(elementary level) and a听Closing Gaps score of 100听(middle school level) on the Georgia Milestones Assessments.
• Achieved a听97% teacher retention rate, reflecting a strong and supportive teaching environment.
• Recipient of an听APS grant听to help traditional schools develop their own farm programs.

Community Partnerships and Advocacy

ANCS听thrives on strong community partnerships, working closely with local organizations such as Zoo Atlanta, Alliance Theater, Grant Park Coffeehouse, Scrap Atlanta, ChARM, and Produce鈥檇. This year, the school launched a groundbreaking internship program with Morehouse College to increase the number of Black male educators in its classrooms.

Additionally,听ANCS听is reshaping the conversation around charter schools by fostering collaboration instead of competition. The school鈥檚 partnership with Humphries Elementary demonstrates this commitment鈥�ANCS听helped establish a farm program, while Humphries assisted in developing听ANCS鈥檚 hydroponics initiative.

Preparing Students for the Future

ANCS听ensures students are prepared for success beyond the classroom. The听farm program听integrates real-world applications of STEM and business, offering hands-on exposure to agriculture, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

The school also relies on data-driven decision-making to measure success and continuously improve. A recently developed strategic plan utilizes survey data, student performance metrics, and teacher retention rates to guide听ANCS鈥檚 growth and outreach efforts.

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School received this honor after presenting alongside two other finalists selected by a committee of Georgia Charter Schools Association staff members: Atlanta Classical Academy, a K-12 public charter school serving City of Atlanta residents, and Georgia Cyber Academy, a statewide virtual charter school. The Charter School of the Year Award is generously sponsored by the Facility Resource Center.

About the Georgia Charter Schools Association听
The鈥疓eorgia鈥疌harter鈥疭chools Association is a nonprofit membership organization for鈥疓eorgia鈥檚 public鈥痗harter schools and petitioners. Our mission is to鈥痵upport, foster and advocate for the development of high-quality public charter schools and networks that improve opportunities for Georgia students. We believe every child in Georgia should have equal access to a quality and transformative public education.听

About Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School
Established in 2002, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) is a K-8 public charter school operating across two campuses.听ANCS‘s mission is to cultivate a dynamic learning community where students become lifelong learners, develop self-knowledge, and are challenged to excel. The school emphasizes hands-on, personalized learning experiences that foster critical thinking and engagement. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Middle Years Programme,听ANCS听is committed to providing a high-quality, challenging international education that prepares students to be active, lifelong learners.