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Fulton County Public Schools 786 Cleveland Ave SW Atlanta GA 30315 404-768-3600

Fulton County Public Schools operates 92 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 81,982 students in the City of Atlanta, the communities of Johns Creek, Roswell, Alpharetta, East Point, College Park, Union City, Fairburn, Palmetto and Hapeville, and all unincorporated areas. 55 schools are elementary level (PK-5 or K-5), 21 are middle schools (6-8) and 12 are high schools (9-12), including McClarin Alternative School, which has an enrollment of 308 students. Amana Academy serves grades K-7, Kipps South Fulton Academy (Charter) is for grades 5-8 and Hapeville Charter Middle School enrolls students in grades 6-7. Independence Alternative School takes in grades 7-12. South Fulton Crossroads/Second Chance Programs encompass grades 6-12. Renaissance Elementary and Teach Charter High both encompass grades K-12. 7 high schools offer small specialized or alternative programs. Student/teacher ratio is 14:1 (district-wide). The district employs 5,980 classroom teachers, 617 support personnel, and 360 administrators. 49% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 45% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $9,058. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented and Special Needs students. 6% of students are enrolled in the English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) program, 10% receive Special Education services. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.