SCSC Releases 2024-25 Charter School Accountability Results

In April 2026, the State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) released the 2024-25 Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) results for state-authorized (state) charter schools, and the SCSC's Office of Charter School Compliance (OCSC) released the inaugural 2024-25 Academic Accountability Report for locally-authorized charter schools based on the Local Comprehensive Performance Framework (LCPF).

State Charter School CPF Results

The CPF is the SCSC's official accountability tool, evaluating each state charter school annually across three performance areas that correspond directly with the three core components of a strong charter school: academic achievement, financial management, and organizational compliance.

The CPF establishes clear expectations, guides best practices, tracks progress, and informs SCSC decisions throughout the charter term, including at renewal.

The following schools met or exceeded standards in all three areas for the 2024-25 school year:

• Academy for Classical Education
• Atlanta SMART Academy
• Brookhaven Innovation Academy
• Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys
• Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls

• Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
• International Charter Academy of Georgia
• International Charter School of Atlanta
• Liberty Tech Charter School
• Northwest Classical Academy

• Pataula Charter Academy
• Resurgence Hall Charter School
• Resurgence Hall Middle Academy
• Scintilla Charter Academy
• Southwest Georgia STEM
• The Anchor School

View the SCSC 2024-25 CPF Results

Locally-Authorized Charter School Academic Accountability Results

The OCSC and the State Board of Education adopted the LCPF in November 2025 to set clear, quantifiable, and rigorous goals for charter schools authorized by local school districts. The Academic Accountability Report is based on the academic components of the LCPF. It assesses whether the educational programming at locally-authorized charter schools provides students with better opportunities than they would otherwise receive in traditional district schools. The LCPF informs the OCSC's decisions throughout the charter term, including at renewal.

The following schools met or exceeded the academic standards of the LCPF for the 2024-25 school year.

• Amana Academy School
• Atlanta Classical Academy
• Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary
• Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
• Brighten Academy
• Centennial Place Academy
• Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy
• Charles R. Drew Charter School
• Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
• Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
• DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment Charter School
• Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
• GLOBE Academy Charter School

• Hapeville Charter Career Academy
• International Community School
• KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
• KIPP Soul Academy
• KIPP Soul Primary
• KIPP South Fulton Academy School
• KIPP Strive Charter School
• KIPP Strive Primary Charter School
• KIPP VISION Charter School
• KIPP Vision Primary Charter School
• KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School
• Lake Oconee Charter
• Lake Oconee Charter High School

• Leadership Preparatory Academy
• Main Street Charter Academy
• Museum School Avondale Estates
• New Life Academy of Excellence
• Oglethorpe Charter School
• Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
• Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
• Susie King Taylor Community School
• Tybee Island Maritime Academy School
• Walton High School
• Wesley International Academy Charter
• Westside Atlanta Charter School

View the OCSC 2024-25 Academic Accountability Report

SCSC Board Approves $2 Million CSP Subgrant

for REACH Public School

The SCSC Board of Commissioners approved a $2 million Charter Schools Program (CSP) State Entity (SE) subgrant for REACH Public School (REACH) at its April 29 board meeting. REACH is a new locally-approved charter school authorized by Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, scheduled to open in fall 2026 and authorized to serve students in grades 9-12.

REACH will offer flexible scheduling, personalized learning plans, and individualized pacing. The school's mission centers on valuing each student as a whole person and fostering access, connection, and agency through personalized learning to empower students to reach their greatest potential.

REACH will utilize subgrant funds to support the start-up of the school.

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Student Featured at Board Meeting 

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy (DSA) 5th grader Justice Dobbs addressed the Board of Commissioners at the April 29^th meeting, reflecting on the school's impact on her growth as a student, leader, and published author. Dobbs was one of the founding kindergarten students at DSA when the school opened in fall 2020. Over the last six years, she has served on the Principal's Council, won the MLK oratorical contest two years in a row, consistently earned a place on the Principal's List for straight A's, and at age 10, published her first book, Getting to Know the Confident Girl in the Mirror, available on Amazon.

In her remarks to the board, Dobbs spoke about how the school’s STEAM-integrated approach has shaped her. "STEAM has taught me that learning is not just about reading from a book," she said. "It is about asking questions, being creative, solving problems, and discovering things about the world and about ourselves."

She also reflected on how the school's culture of leadership shaped her confidence. "D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy has not only helped me grow as a student, but also as a writer, a speaker, and a young leader," Dobbs told commissioners. "My school has given me confidence, courage, and a voice."

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy is located in Douglas County and serves students in grades K-8 from Carroll, Douglas, Paulding, South Cobb, and South Fulton County school districts. DSA has met academic standards every year of its charter term, outperforming its comparison school score on at least one academic measure across every grade band it serves.

Next Board Meeting

The next SCSC Board meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the SCSC Board Room and streamed virtually.

Visit the SCSC public meeting portal for details.

International Academy of Smyrna Students Earn Mayor's Education Award

Three fifth-grade students from the International Academy of Smyrna (IAS) were among the recipients of the Mayor's Education Award at a ceremony held April 23 at the Smyrna Community Center. Stephanie Fernandez Castanon, Fatoumata Jammeh, and Angelo Rubio were nominated by their teachers and recognized for their academic achievement, character, and contributions to the school community.

The Mayor's Education Award has honored outstanding students in Smyrna since 2006. This year's ceremony brought together students, families, educators, and community leaders to celebrate recipients across local schools.

"Recognizing student achievement is one of the greatest honors we have as a community," said Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton. "The students honored through the Mayor's Education Awards demonstrate leadership, determination, and a strong commitment to learning. Their accomplishments make Smyrna proud, and I am pleased to join our community in celebrating their success."

Her teachers describe Stephanie as a creative and motivated leader who brings enthusiasm and curiosity to everything she pursues. She is passionate about the arts and aspires to a future in medicine.

Teachers recognize Fatoumata for her academic excellence and passion for music and theater. She recently played Miss Hannigan in the school's production of Annie and is known for her compassion and entrepreneurial spirit.

Angelo's teachers highlight his perseverance, integrity, and genuine school spirit. He faces challenges with determination and is known as a positive presence for his peers.

International Academy of Smyrna is located in Smyrna, GA, and serves students in grades K–8 from Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools. 

Spring Creek Charter Academy Breaks Ground on Permanent Campus

Spring Creek Charter Academy (SCCA) broke ground April 27 on a permanent campus, anticipated to open for the 2027-2028 school year. Attendees gathered at the future site on Vada Road to celebrate the start of construction, with remarks from Principal Heather Worsley, Governing Board Chair Lindsey Hixon, Chief Financial Officer Cheryl Weathersby, and Georgia Charter Schools Association President and CEO Dr. Bonnie Holliday.

"Today is about more than breaking ground," said SCCA Principal Heather Worsley. "It represents stability, opportunity, and a long-term commitment to serving our students, families, and community well."

The new campus will be financed through a tax-exempt revenue bond, a funding model that allows charter schools to build independently of local tax dollars. Key partners on the project include Studio 8 Design, CGM Construction, Public-Private Partnership Project Management, and the Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County.

Spring Creek Charter Academy is located in Bainbridge, GA, and is authorized to serve students in grades K-12 from the Decatur, Miller, Seminole, and Grady County school districts.

School Leader Highlights

Miles Ahead Charter School Founder Moderates National Education Conference Panel

Kolt Bloxon Pitts, Founder and Executive Director of Miles Ahead Charter School, served as moderator for the Young Visionaries Panel during the opening session of the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA) annual conference, held in Atlanta April 15-17. She guided panelists, all young professionals and students who impact education policy, through questions about the future of education and their own personal experiences. One of the panelists was James Wilson, a recent SCSC intern, who is now a graduate student at Georgia State University and Chief of Staff for State Senator Kenya Wicks.

Michele Neely, Senior Director of School Support and Outreach, was a member of the planning committee for the conference and learned about supports for charter schools to ensure that their students have opportunities for higher education.

Miles Ahead Charter School is located in Powder Springs, GA, and is authorized to serve students in grades K-8 statewide. 

Michele Neely, James Wilson, Kolt Bloxon Pitts

Pahara Fellowship Announcement

Tori Jackson Hines, Founder and Executive Director of Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy, and Barry Williams, Head of Schools at Cirrus Academy Charter School, have been selected for the 2026 Pahara Fellowship. The fellowship, offered through the Pahara Institute at Lone Rock, identifies and supports values-driven leaders committed to transforming public education.

"Being selected as a Pahara Fellow is both an honor and an opportunity to deepen my leadership alongside a community of transformative leaders," said Jackson Hines. "I am excited to sharpen my ability to build systems that ensure excellence is not a privilege for a few, but the standard for every scholar." 

Resurgence Hall Charter School serves students in grades K-4 from Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools, and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy serves students in grades 5-8 with a statewide attendance zone. Both schools are in Fulton County.

"This fellowship represents an incredible opportunity to learn from and collaborate with education leaders who share a commitment to transforming public education," said Williams. "I look forward to bringing new insights and strategies back to Cirrus Academy to strengthen our work serving students."

Cirrus Academy Charter School is located in Macon-Bibb County and serves students in grades K-8 with a statewide attendance zone. 

The Georgia leaders join 155 education leaders from across the country in the one-year, cohort-based program, where fellows reflect on their work alongside peers, focus on their collective impact as leaders and change agents, and develop strategies to enhance their effectiveness and accelerate improvements in public education.

Podcast Feature

Tori Jackson Hines was also featured on the season 2 finale episode of the Charter School Growth Fund's (CSGF) Leader to Leader podcast. In the April 15 episode, Jackson Hines joined host Darryl Cobb, CSGF President, to discuss how she maintains a school that consistently ranks in the top 2% of all Georgia schools, her philosophy on literacy instruction, her approach to building a staff culture rooted in heart and commitment, and her belief that developing the adults in a school is just as important as developing its students.

Listen to the episode

TEDx Talk

Nandi Edouard, Founder and Executive Director of The Simple Vue Academy (SVA), was selected from more than 400 applicants to deliver a talk at TEDxEnsley Avenue ED, where she shared the philosophy and community engagement process behind SVA's founding. Her talk centered on the idea that “communities are not underserved but under-listened to,” and how that distinction shaped the 18-month co-design process through which SVA was built with more than 1,000 community stakeholders before opening its doors.

Edouard described how community listening became the foundation for SVA's instructional model, school culture, and family engagement programming, and how the trust built through that process continues to drive student outcomes. The talk also discussed the funding and programming supported through the school's CSP SE subgrant (awarded by the SCSC).

The Simple Vue Academy is located in Douglasville, GA, and is authorized to serve students in grades 6-12 from Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, and Paulding County School Districts.

Watch the TEDx talk.

2025-26 Proposed Financial CPF Updates 

Open for feedback: April 29 - June 1, 2026

SCSC staff proposed changes to the finance section of the Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) at the April 29 board meeting. These changes aim to unify Indicators 1 and 2 into a single cohesive score and to clean up points related to school building ownership.

The proposal is open for public feedback until June 1, 2026. Feedback will be shared with the SCSC Board of Commissioners before the June 24, 2026, board meeting.

Review the proposed changes

Send all feedback to:

Annie Chen, Financial Operations Manager, annie.chen@scsc.georgia.gov

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