We believe in our students
Our students come to us with unlimited potential, and we are committed to helping them unlock that potential. View our positive climate and culture.
Empowering Students, Engaging Communities
Vision
We graduate empowered change agents who create positive, long-lasting impact in their communities.
Mission
We cultivate students’ skills and agency in pursuit of their unlimited potential. We do this through authentic and culturally relevant project-based instruction alongside enrichment, a safe and positive climate and culture, and student and family supports.
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta Values
We are committed to equity and racial justice
We work to disrupt false narratives about how economically disadvantaged children and children of color learn. Learn more about Equity and diversity policy.
We engage the whole child
We believe in enrichment opportunities, social-emotional learning, and wraparound supports alongside relevant and authentic project-based instruction. Learn more about Whole child development.
We recognize the interconnection of schools and neighborhoods
We believe great schools bring their work to life in contributing to safe, stable, vibrant, and empowered communities. View our schools.
We build bridges to the community
We believe our schools and communities are stronger together, and we build bridges to parents, students, and stakeholders. Learn more.
We get things done, well
We believe success requires getting things done, and we value doing things with excellence. Meet our team.
We value our people
We invest in the personal and professional development of our people and in building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture. Join our team.
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta Strategic Plan
PBSA’s strategic plan crystallizes a 5-year destination through a new Graduate Profile and Intended Impact Statement & Goals.
Report Showing Steady Gains
In Progress with Purpose, we look back at the many gains our schools have made. The APS-PBSA partnership has resulted in strong student growth, more stable schools with student-centered cultures and increased caregiver engagement, and unprecedented equity-based investments.
