Great Schools – Right in Your Neighborhood

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is partnering with Atlanta Public Schools to transform a network of schools in south Atlanta into successful, sustainable neighborhood schools where every student has an opportunity to thrive.

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A Model for Success – Education for a Lifetime

By combining the best of traditional public schools with the best of charter schools, we offer a proven model designed to put all students on a trajectory for success through college and in their careers.

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Innovating Schools. Inspiring Minds.

We engage more than 1,500 students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade through authentic and culturally relevant project-based instruction.

Tapping Into Unlimited Potential

The neighborhoods of south Atlanta are full of potential, but the schools have not always ensured opportunity for all the students in their care. Atlanta Public Schools partnered with Purpose Built Schools Atlanta to manage Slater Elementary, Thomasville Heights Elementary, Price Middle and Carver STEAM Academy to give each school the support they need.

Community Growth through Education

We empower students to become change agents who create positive, long-lasting impact in their communities.

Achievement with Caring Guidance

The key to our success is innovative, caring educators who come to school every day excited to help students – and their families – discover their excellence.

Stewards for Success in Learning

After forming the highly successful model at Drew Charter School, our leaders are building on that foundation to deliver results for students in south Atlanta.

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Carver STEAM Class of 2022 Earns More than $4.5 Million in Scholarships

Purpose Built Schools Atlanta is excited to announce that the graduating class of 2022 of Carver STEAM Academy has earned more than $4.5 million in scholarships for continuing education–a record for the south Atlanta high school. The majority of graduating seniors received a scholarship to further their education. The Class of 2022 is the first … Continue Reading →

Meet the Class of 2022 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Carver STEAM Academy is proud to announce that Brian Akomeah-Sakyi is the Class of 2022 valedictorian and Kyshawn Forbes is salutatorian. Brian, valedictorian, earned a full scholarship and will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology with plans to major in Computer Science. Born in Accra, Ghana, he migrated to the United States at the … Continue Reading →

Price Wildcats Place 6th at National Chess Championship; Students Bring Home More than Champion Title

A team of five students from the Price Middle School Chess Team recently attended the US Chess Federation’s National Junior High Championship in Grapevine, TX. The nascent players, three of whom were brand new to chess this year, took home sixth place after competing against some of the brightest young minds in the country. In … Continue Reading →

Introducing Andrew Fuller, New Principal of Carver STEAM Academy Beginning 2022-23

After an intensive local search, we are thrilled to announce that Mr. Andrew Fuller has been named principal at Carver STEAM Academy beginning the 2022-23 school year. Mr. Fuller is an engaging, innovative and experienced school administrator and educator. He brings more than a decade of experience that includes leading a high performing charter school, … Continue Reading →

Relocation Leads to Temporary Closure of Thomasville Heights Elementary School

Due to a court ruling that has fast-tracked the anticipated relocation of Forest Cove residents–resulting in far fewer students projected to be zoned for Thomasville Heights Elementary (THES)– Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta (PBSA) have decided to temporarily close THES beginning next school year (2022-2023). Read more details and FAQS.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FY 23 21st CCLC PROGRAM GRANT
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and Purpose Built Schools, intends to submit an application to the Georgia State Department of Education for a 21st CCLC grant. The grant will support an academic and workforce readiness after school programs for students attending Thomasville Heights Elementary, Luther J. Price Middle School, and Carver High School in Fulton County. If you have any comments on the proposed program, please contact Lorene Jackson, Senior Vice President of Programs and Operations at 404-922-4327 ext. 1085. A copy of the application will be available for public review after submittal at the BGCMA support center 2880 Dresden Drive, Chamblee GA.