International Academy of Smyrna

International Academy of Smyrna

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
2144 S Cobb Dr SE,  Smyrna, GA
3.3
With courses offered for gifted and accelerated learning, English Speakers for Other Languages (ESOL), and consideration given to the needs of special education students, the International Academy of Smyrna looks to give its pupils the best experience possible regardless of their background. Overseeing kindergarten to fifth grade, this international baccalaureate public school on South Cobb Drive offers a rigorous instructional program founded on the Georgia Standards of Excellence, building up a core of instruction in math, reading comprehension and social studies. The school places a special emphasis on regular assessments including Georgia Milestones and benchmark tests to make sure that students are receiving the best education possible and to notify parents of their children's challenges in need of improvement and triumphs deserving praise. In addition to having the grounds of Chuck Camp Park right next to the campus, the school sponsors numerous field days to keep its students active and physically fit. A select number of school organizations are also open to student membership including Beta club, and many parent-student events throughout the year seek to keep parents involved in their children's education.

School Details

Students
1,032
Head of School
Kari Schrock

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
546:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Black
74.5%
Hispanic
13.4%
White
4.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
3.1%
Native American
<1%
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This School’s Reviews

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3.3 78 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/22/2024
The staff does not do a good job at communicating. Things regarding events are constantly changed at the last minute. I once got a notification about an event that occurred the same day. My child is biracial and a teacher made an inappropriate comment about hyhwir hair (That was the first time I had...
1.0 parent
10/16/2023
My daughter attended the school for two years, 1st and 2nd grade. I knew something wasn’t right when I attended her teacher parent conference in 2nd grade and her teacher showed me work that was turned in, and not graded. I asked how was she suppose to know if it’s correct or not, and her response w...
2.0 parent
8/14/2023
We tried this school out because we didn't want to send our child to the public school zoned for our area. We also liked the location and that they seemed more structured and enforced uniforms. The school seemed to be a great fit for our child who had to make a quick adjustment at the time. Unfortun...
5.0 parent
5/15/2019
We have had such a positive experience being a part of the IAS family. My daughter struggled at the school we are districted for & since moving to IAS she has thrived & is one of the highest students in her class. We love it here!

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