Howard Scholars Academy

Howard Scholars Academy is a nonsectarian, independent school located in Decatur, Georgia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of approximately 65 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, the school offers a personalized learning environment. The school day lasts 7 hours, with students attending 180 days annually. The school provides full-day kindergarten, which requires children to be fully potty trained to enroll. Howard Scholars Academy is coeducational and does not publish tuition costs or details about financial aid; it does accept the Georgia special needs scholarship program. The school offers before- and after-care, with aftercare available until 6:00 PM, and provides transportation from select local schools. Lunch is available on campus, and the school supports homeschooling families. Summer programs are offered, and the school works with families to create individualized care plans for students with learning needs, sometimes requiring healthcare documentation. The school does not have a library or published information about religious affiliation, as it is nonsectarian and does not incorporate faith into its curriculum. Howard Scholars Academy emphasizes a supportive, individualized approach to education, with no published information about specific curriculum models or assessment methods. The school maintains a Google rating of 4.1 based on 46 reviews, indicating general parent satisfaction. Overall, it provides a small, community-focused environment with a range of support services for diverse learners.