At A Glance - Greater Atlanta Christian School At A Glance History Christian school founded in 1961 Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) Governed by the GACS Board of Trustees Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/AdvancedED/Cognia, the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the National Christian School Association (NCSA).  Holds membership with the College Board, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), and the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS). Apple Distinguished School since 2010 National Blue Ribbon School Award National School of Excellence Students Students come from 79 zip codes in 13 counties Approximately 1,800 students attend GAC on campus 50% are students of color Average class size: 17 for Lower School (K-5th), 17 for Middle School, & 19 for High School Faculty 80.5% hold advanced degrees 15 hold doctoral degrees 13 are currently in graduate school; 2 are pursuing doctoral degrees 5 Faculty Fellows 100% of faculty are Apple certified Location & Facilities Located in Norcross, Georgia off I-85 exit 101 35 state-of-the-art facilities on a 90 + acre walkable campus Interactive Virtual Tour Bus transportation offered Academics College prep, 30 AP, and 32 honors courses offered in High School and Middle School Dual credit and online courses offered through Ethos School 60+ STEM courses taught in 20,000 square feet of dedicated space 11 academic teams World languages offered include American Sign Language, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Mandarin, & Spanish Over 20 trips yearly, including Learning Excursions and Study Abroad, for experiential learning outside the classroom International Student Program with HomeStay Host Family program for students in grades 9-12 100+ online courses through Ethos Athletics GHSA Class AAA Competitive athletic teams; 15 varsity level sports Over 100 athletes signed to play at the collegiate level in the last five years 64 state championships Private instruction in Tennis Academy with indoor courts Year round club swim team Arts Over 40 visual and performing arts electives in Middle and High School Private instruction in School of Ballet and conservatory-style School of Music lessons 15 musical ensembles 7 art studios 18 theater productions a year (Lower School through High School) Class of 2025 Outcomes & Notable Alumni 173 graduates Graduates earned an 90% AP pass rate in 30 courses and more than $25 million in scholarship money 5 National Merit Commended Scholars and 2 National Merit Finalists 118 Total AP Scholars 45 AP Scholars 49 AP Scholars with Distinction 24 AP Scholars with Honors 21 athletes signed to play at the collegiate level 700 college offers to 202 different institutions 17,129 service hours completed by graduating class over the course of their High School career GAC alumni network is 5,000+ strong and includes a 2009 Rhodes Scholar, 3 Fulbright Scholars, and a 2022 Goldwater Scholar Tuition & Financial Aid Approximately 33% of students receive financial aid Young Learners tuition K3: $20,125 K4-Pre-1st: $22,650 1st-5th: $25,795 6th-12th: $31,795 Tuition covers textbooks, daily lunch, yearbook, school picture and technology (iPads K4-5th, MacBooks 6th-12th) Community & Christian Life 445+ faculty and students participate in 18 mission trips each year Parents are encouraged to be involved in Moms Bible Study, Dads Bible Study, Prayer Walks, service projects, all-school chapels, and other GAC Community events like Christmas at GAC, Muffins for Mom, Donuts with Dad, etc. The GAC Parent Association supports GAC teachers and parents through community events such as Back to School Coffees, Family Fun Fridays, Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son events, and the Parent Partnership Series / Lunch and Learns