Atlanta Heights Charter School in Atlanta

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	2/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Student Growth	5/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

Posted: February 12, 2025

My experience this school year has not been great. I will be withdrawing my students and sending them to another location.

Posted: September 17, 2024

The communication with this school is so bad. First off they lied to the parents on the first day of school saying they sent out emails and they clearly did not hence the reason all the parents were up there ready to break the schools doors to get their kids. Second, I have to blow up the school about my childs uniform. Instead of them looking when I call all they say is when we get it we will call lmaoo. They had my sons clothes since the 9th and its the 17th I had to tell them the uniform place told me it was delivered on the 9th for them to go look and say oh yes we have it, like come on now! I shouldnt have to call the school 3x just to get MY sons clothes that I PAID for. They wont let the kids wear a sweater of their choice when they are cold but holding the order of clothes in the office! If your not going to call the parents when theyll clothes arrive at least let the kids wear whatever sweater they choose. If I didnt spend money on all his clothes already, I would have been changed schools.

Posted: September 17, 2024

Posted: November 10, 2023

You will get NO support or anyone to listen to you as a parent. Just FYI if an incident happens with your child involved, and even IF the teacher was not present when it happened; that said teacher can say that only Your child is suspended and when she tells the principal then that is what happens. They have cameras and can hear what goes on in that school but will only use those helpful tools if it benefits them. They suspend children for anything if they dont feel like dealing with a situation. That being said a child (KINDERGARTENER) was suspended over rock, paper, scissors game and the winner got to smoosh the air out of the losers cheeks. Listen this is the saddest excuse for a charter school. Dont expect any organization because they are more concerned about leaving at the end of the day then making sure kids get safely to their vehicles.

Posted: November 10, 2023

Posted: November 6, 2023

They mistreat teachers. The good teachers get treated the worst. I wouldnt recommend going to this school nor would I recommend working there. The pay is unacceptable. The principal is never there and she barely tries to change anything. They need new staff asap! The principal puts on a façade. The school isnt all flowers and rainbows, they have one deal who really works. Or at least engages with the students. The principal needs to be let go. Shes letting go the people we need the most. Ive been at this school since kindergarten, nothings changed. Such a poor school!!!

Posted: November 6, 2023

Posted: August 19, 2023

GREAT SCHOOL WITH EDUCATORS THAT CARE! SCHOLARS LEARN ACADEMICS AND MORAL VIRTUES.

Posted: February 23, 2023

The administration is AWFUL!! The school is just not a learning environment.

Posted: February 23, 2023

Posted: October 3, 2022

Great school! The teachers and administrators truly love the kids.

Posted: October 3, 2022

Posted: February 27, 2022

My kids went here for years.. this school has went downhill tremendously. Staff is awful & since theyve expanded with kids its even worst of the learning side. Save your self!! Public school is more hands on then this entire school campus. Leadership is extremely horrible!!

Posted: March 21, 2021

Grateful to have confidence with my child during virtual learning!

Posted: March 21, 2021

Posted: March 11, 2020

Its about average, this school needs more special needs teachers .

Posted: September 24, 2016

Great with students. Teachers build the kids up for success. Help them with life leadership and teaches to be respectful .

Posted: October 2, 2015

This is the worst school in atlanta, I'd would have been better off of i left my son at APS, they accept any body, there are 30 kids to a class room the teachers are stressed out and it very unorganized, my son isn't learning and if your considering this school DONT

Posted: March 2, 2015

I took my child out of APS ( public school) thinking that my son would do much better academically. I was wrong every year it was different teachers because the turn over rate was extremely high, the principal even left!! The staff in the main office has the worst attitudes you can imagine and the progress of the students were horrible! I asked the school numerous times for extra help for my son and never got a response, but as soon as he does something wrong their calling!! Never got a postive response about my son NOT ONE!!! For now on I choose to stick with public schools they have more resources available to the students.

Posted: February 23, 2015

I love this school my son has leadership and the knowledge of an 11th grader

Posted: February 19, 2015

I've been an AHCS parent since last school year. When my kids entered Atlanta Heights, they came from an independent school whose curriculum did not match other schools. Upon testing, 2 out of 3 of my kids barely scored high enough to be placed in their right grade levels. Unfortunately, one of my children's reading levels were 2-3 levels behind. We were not sure if he waa gping to paas the CRCT. The teachers, deans , and staff collectively worked with my kids. By the end of the school year, all of my kids passed the CRCT & are in grade level. My oldest son is among the first 8th grade class to graduate AHCS. The teachers & administrators push thw scholars to be the best & to strive beyond high school. I also love the compassion that they have for AHCS & motto of the school. I could not have picked a better school for my family.

Posted: July 31, 2014

I attended the parent meet & great last night. The school has a different feel. I'm excited about dis year.

Posted: July 31, 2014

As an educator, I have worked with many schools. I like how Ms. High interacts with her staff and parents. She's extremely knowledgeable. Although she didn't choose me to provide training for her staff, I love to see leaders that are passionate about their job.

Posted: July 31, 2014

Atlanta heights is gonna be alright . I won a gift certificate last night at the parent meet & greet. Just in time for tax free weekend.

Posted: June 26, 2014

My sister goes to this school. She love it and They love her. When I go over there they seem very, very friendly and professional.

Posted: June 22, 2014

Is rate it with a no star rating but it won't allow it. This charter school did nothing more than handicap my sons learning. It was one of the worse decisions in his education I've made. I transferred him to public school which I should have let him attend from the beginning. Torchuring him in this school was awful for the family. I wouldn't waste my time if I were a parent reading this looking for referrals.

Posted: May 8, 2014

where are the metrics that show this school is outperforming most other feeder schools it pulls from....mere words show nothing. Why is parent involvement so low???is it because there are a select few parents whom you have not seemingly ticked off with your administrative issues?

Posted: May 6, 2014

Sadly one of the worst run charters around. The students are poorly behaved and the cops have not only been called for student fights, but yes... parent fights. I did NOT feel safe leaving my child there. Administrators do NOT expel students who need to go. My child came home in tears as kids verbally and physically attacked her, and they got a "talking to" and that was it. The scores are ver low and admin is so weak that its a joke. The principal often just "isn't in" aka she is no where to be seen MOST of the time. They put on a good show on tours I learned because it is NOT what happens daily. The positive posts are written by admin (I was told this directly by two teachers). I pulled my child and now she is excelling. Please do not fall for their smoke and mirrors!

Posted: April 28, 2014

Ingrediants: 1) Dedicated staff of hard working skilled educators. 2) Intelligent student scholars who strive to broaden and sharpen their skills on daily basis. 3) A tested mdoel of academic excellence. 4) A commited school board who places the utmost value on a child's education and continually asks the question, "are we doing what is best for our scholars?" This is the recipe for school succes and student achievement that is Atlanta Heights Charter School

Posted: April 19, 2014

Atlanta Heights is preparing scholars for college from Kindergarten onward. Now in the first year of its new charter, Atlanta Heights is outperforming nearby public schools and provides families a choice. I have spent many hours each month at Atlanta Heights and there is something special here that you don;t see in other schools. The scholars, the teachers, the parents and the staff all have a focus on excellence and academic progress.

Posted: March 24, 2014

Atlanta Heights is a school that is making a difference. Since 2010 students have come to this school and improved. Teachers are dedicated are create a safe environment for learning. No school is perfect but the numbers speak for themselves, overall its headed in the right direction and we continue to support it will continue to grow. Please be a part of the solution, that is what makes any school great.

Posted: August 12, 2013

If you just need a baby sitter. Atlanta Heights is the place. This school is about making those parents happy who does not care if their child is learning, just get them out of their hair. This school Is all about getting the money. From the board od directors to admin is a joke. I feel sorry for teacher stuck at this school. Most are trying to get out.

Posted: July 28, 2013

My school: it could be better at discipline with the children in the class rooms. It's hard to learn. The teachers can't teach that's why I believe they quit. The children in my classroom are bad kids, they even cuss, fight each other, and one time a teacher. There are no sports at this school except basketball. The lunch needs to be made in the school, the food is nasty, the milk was late several times and we had to do without, because there was no one there to open the door in the am for the delivery truck. The principal is never there, I seen her on the tornado trill day. The lower level kids need to separated from the older kids. The music class is boring nothing to do we just sit around.... needs instruments. The school need to let the kids in in the morning. Many of the kids are standing outside even in the rain before the schools starts, they have said no one was there to watch them. The end of the day the children are rushing and running through the parking lot sometimes. Teachers walk the students outside, you never see the principal outside not even in the morning.

Posted: May 5, 2013

The school asked us parents to rate how it is. Well this was my child first and last year there. He was in 2nd grade, and those older kids are awful. They fight, swear, and you can't trust the principal to protect them or their teachers. They have a crazy dismissal where all kids are outside together and van riders wait in the hall and they be always fighting swearing, and just bad. This school does not do good for kids. My kid be going back to Adamsville. He is just a baby and doesn't need to be around kids like this. The teachers quit and leave and our kids keep suffering. That principal never talks to parents if you have a problem, you alway deal with deans who don't know half whats going on, and when you want to talk to her, she hide in her office, if she is even at the school at all that day. I am disappointed by this charter and know that a few parents are leaving. This is a bad school and the kids are not learning cause of all the bad kids in they classes. Next year we will know better than to fall for their trick. They make it look good when you tour, but in real time its a free for all.

Posted: April 20, 2013

Kindergarten, and 1st grade are this schools saving grace....God please help the rest of this school! The poor teachers are really trying but without vision the people parish. My kids had the same teacher for kindergarten and I am in LOVE with her and the first grade teacher is wonderful. But I'm not sure past this. I have seen fights in the morning and heard big kids cussing in the hallway. Big kids should not be in the same building with my babies. My son is scared of the big kids!

Posted: March 25, 2013

My son was enrolled in this school for 3rd grade after doing research and going on a tour I thought this was the be a great school for my son. The tour showed me classes that were not overcrowded, well behaved children that seemed to be happy about learning. I was SADLY mistaken. His teacher left the school and was only replaced with multiple subsitutes that told me to get my son out of this school. Finally the teacher was replaced with a teacher that yelled constantly everyday. How can a student learn if they are yelled at all the time. My sons glasses were smashed by another student the administration was unavailable and uncaring about any of these situations that I brought to there attention. My son became a shell of himself saying this school was the worst and he hated the school. The best descsion I ever made was to withdraw my son from Atlanta Charter Heights. Please do not send your child to this school.

Posted: March 14, 2013

I think I am generous in giving the 1 star. My child's first year was horrible. He had a boy that continued to bully him almost the entire school year. I complained about this on numerous occasions. We had at least 3 scheduled meetings in regards to this. I even contacted the National Heritage Headquarters with my complaint. The teacher was no help at all. She seemed uncaring. Because of this my son started to hate school. Because nothing was done my husband tried to take handle it himself. Now my husband is banded from the school. A year later my husband is not allowed on the property except to pick our son up. He has to write a letter to attend parent/teacher meetings. Update: The bully was kicked out of school this year for bullying other children. I totally agree that the lack of discipline in this school is horrible. I have watched so many great teachers leave both years and I WONDER WHY???

Posted: March 8, 2013

Great teachers, not so great administration. Very high turnover rate. I was very dissappointed by the unprofessionalism of the Principal.

Posted: March 5, 2013

As I read the reviews about Atlanta Heights, I am frightened! I read reviews, I visit schools, and I check schools scores. How does a parent determine what school is the right one? Every school I've read on has had horrible reviews, is it time that parents keep their kids at home to home school them?

Posted: March 2, 2013

At first, I thought this was going to be a good school. My son had the greatest kindergarten teacher, but boy how things have changed. It now goes up to 8th grade with big kids walking in the same hallways as the 5year olds. Classroom size for 1st grade is almost 30 kids. No wonder the teachers are so flustered. They say they are such a gr8 school, but the staff is rude and uncaring. The ratings are going down as far as test scores. I've already begun looking for a new school for my son. Next August will not catch him here for 2nd grade. No way! There are other schools with much higher ratings. I gave them a chance, but I'm done done, done. The staff is condescending. As intelligent, informed parents, I'm amazed that the staff treat me and my husband like we are lesser than. I gave them 2 stars because they do not dumb our kids down and they have high expectations for them to go to college. You do not find this a lot in black neighborhoods. This school does and they reward accomplishments, but if the class sizes stay this large & teacher turnover rates stay this high, they are destined to score a 1 of 10 very soon. Last year, they were 4, now 3. Wrong direction.

Posted: February 25, 2013

Well Well, I thought this was a place to come and rate schools, NOT to talk about personnal feelings of people that you use to work with.First of all Atlanta Heights has not been denied its charter, so lets stop listening to gossiping drama QUEENS. Parents Should want to send their children somewhere that makes them feel safe. Some place that the child will get a quality education from hardworking teachers. And that place is Atlanta Heights. Now is the discipline the greatest? No it is not BUT should they continue to suspend every child that acts out in class? What is the outcome of that, the child learns NOTHING. the deans could be more supportive but the principal really does care about her staff and the children in this school. This is a school without contracts so therefore staff come and go. Many go because the wages at AHCS are far below APS but with the same children(which goes to show they are in the profession for all the wrong reasons) Others leave because they are not effective and can not handle the load that NHA requires. But if you require a your children to work hard you should require the same of your staff. Any day you want to Visit AHCS, DO IT!, you'll see youself

Posted: December 11, 2012

I also worked here and agree with other posts. The school is very poorly run and the administration is very hands off. Most behavior issues are handled by teachers and sending problem students to other teachers classrooms. NHA spends hundreds of thousands a year to fly all new employees to Michigan putting us up in gorgeous hotels paying for bags flights food and even a $100 gift card. However the board won't give any more than $1000 for three grade levels for a field trip. This is a for profit organization and it shows. Kids rarely get kicked out. They are a dollar sign. I believe the problem is poor administration that is often late in early out or barely there at all. They like to turn all problems back on teachers and not parents or students. Parents even fight at the school. We have locked down at least one time already this year due to parents fighting so imagine how kids behave. The middle school students are out of control. They have lost some amazing teachers this year as they are not supported. Sending your child to this school will not help. If they are med or high level go to another school. I have seen strong kids fall apart due to other students behaviors

Posted: September 18, 2012

This is my first year and I love it! The school sits amongst a lot of other schools that are not doing so well academically. The scholars at Atlanta Heights are showing what they are made of. In its third year, it is academicallyt sound and out performing many of the other APS schools in and outside the area. The scholars are proud of their academic performances and take pride in themselves and their community. The teachers and staff are focused on teaching our children. The growing pains lessen and the mission of the school goes forward.

Posted: August 22, 2012

My child attend AHC this is his 3rd year attending. He is ADHD but when I tell you the staff is awesome, they have encourage him that he can be anyone he choose to be he latch on to that and his ability is off the chart. The teachers, deans, Ms.Clark, they all have did outstanding jobs. If you want your child to be a person of character, intergity, then this is the place to be. Parents they listen to you and treat each child as a individual, it doesn't matter how many students in the class room they still can relate to each child on that child level.

Posted: May 14, 2012

This was my child's 1st year @ this school and I shiver @ the thought of my child returning next year. This school is all about collecting money. Nothing promised @ the beginning of the school year was delivered & the lack of discipline is amazing! No extra curricular activities or foreign language are offered. This was the 6th grades first year & it was a NIGHTMARE! There is a lack of organization and a sense of scattered brained thinking operating this school. I gave a 1 star rating because I could not leave all blank.

Posted: March 2, 2012

"What do you see when you look at me? I am an Atlanta Heights Trailblazer!" This is the beginning of the creed that every scholar (not student :-)) must learn when entering this serious institution of education. Parents complained of the lack of a good school for their children where here it is. The staff is dedicated to the education of each scholar, they get the parents involved, and they teach an old school value that many schools no longer incorporate into their lesson plans; MORALS! So many are concerned with sports when I know there are kids (in my neighborhood) who can't even read but can put the ball in the hoop. Not My Scholars and I say SCHOLARS proudly! Thank You Atlanta Hieghts for caring. I know all of us parents aren't the best, but I thank God and you for coming here to help us and our children become better. TRAILBLAZERS ALL THE WAY!

Posted: February 27, 2012

I have four scholars that attend Atlanta Heights Charter School grades ranging from Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, & 5th. This would be my scholars second year and I continuously see educational growth within all of my children. I am very impressed with the teachers genuine concerns with regards to each student s academic understanding and growth which makes me comfortable to send my children to school every day. Homework assignments are given daily and special projects are given periodically to give each scholar additional learning experiences that will build character. I would admit that there are a few services or programs that Atlanta Heights do not offer as a traditional school such as buses for the students to and from school or before or after school care however I believe the lack in one area Atlanta Heights definitely makes up in other areas. I would recommend this school to any parents that want the best education, structure, and future for their children.

Posted: February 20, 2012

This school lacks the bases of there school which is Moral Focus. There are no extra educational curriculum offered at this school for regular student, only for student who have low scores. There is no tutorial for students who just need a little extra help and are passing. There is a lack of discipline in this school in regards student with behavior issues or special needs and no one on staff to address there needs. This school is counting heads for dollars. Therefore they are willing to put up with students who are disrespectful to the teachers and they disturb the harmony of the class rooms.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Overall Rating	Distance
1	Garden Hills	Condominium/Townhouse	Atlanta	GA		9 mi
2	Heritage Farms	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Marietta	GA		19.4 mi

Base	Distance
Dobbins ARB	10.5 mi.
Fort Gillem	14.5 mi.

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Atlanta, GA 30331

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