William & Reed Academy vs. Fulton Science Academy 草榴社区 School
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Top Rankings
William & Reed Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Advanced Degrees
Fulton Science Academy 草榴社区 School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
William & Reed Academy has assembled the best teachers from the area's top-producing schools to provide families a small class college preparatory environment.
William & Reed Academy has a unique and specialized approach to teaching students in a small class setting while preparing them for the college of their choice. William & Reed Academy offers students in grades 6 - 12 a concentrated school week of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with an optional online/Flex Period component that ends daily at 2:00 p.m. This schedule maximizes academic instructional time by offering core academic classes in a shorter school day blended with online electives. The concentrated school week offers small classes in all core subjects (math, science, social studies, and language arts) and various online electives such as Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Forensic Science, Digital Photography, five different world languages, and 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Fulton Science Academy 草榴社区 School (FSA), located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a nationally recognized, accredited, and STEM-certified Pre-K through 12th grade school serving approximately 1,000 students.
With a strong focus on STEAM and gifted education, FSA is known for its innovative teaching, outstanding academic results, and student-centered learning environment.FSA fosters a "Yearn to Learn" culture where students embrace curiosity, creativity, and excellence through a dynamic STEAM curriculum.
Its diverse student body includes award-winning academic teams, competitive athletes, talented artists, and accomplished innovators.Built upon the core values of Integrity, Curiosity, Advocacy, Resilience, and Empathy, FSA continues to engineer the school of tomorrow, today.
Highlights: #1 Best High Schools for STEM in Georgia (Niche) #1 Best College Prep 草榴社区 High School in Georgia (Niche)2026 Cognia School of Distinction AP Honor Roll Platinum School 98% AP pass rate.
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2021
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
2014
2012
Students Body
Total Students
135 students
998 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
-
60
Grade 2 Students
-
60
Grade 3 Students
-
60
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
-
80
Grade 6 Students
7
101
Grade 7 Students
13
103
Grade 8 Students
27
102
Grade 9 Students
23
66
Grade 10 Students
16
67
Grade 11 Students
26
60
Grade 12 Students
23
68
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
85 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
70%
Average Class Size
16
20
Number of AP Classes
8
25
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
1224
1432
Average ACT score
25
31
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,850
$19,750
Tuition Notes
n/a
https://www.fultonscienceacademy.org/admissions/tuition-fees
% on Financial Aid
10%
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
20%
Admissions Director
Lindsey Kelley
Pamela Walsh
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Brain Break ClubChess Club
Journalism ClubMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
National Honor SocietyReading Warriors Book Club
Spirit ClubWandering Warriors
Warrior Council (Student Council)Will to Live
William & Reed News NetworkYearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Shooting Clays
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Astronomy SocietyAstrophotography
BasketballChampionship
ComputerDebate
DECAFirst Lego League Robotics Team
HOSA Future Health ProfessionalsMath Olympiad Team
Mock Trial TeamModel United Nations
National Art Honor SocietyNational English Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
National STEM Honor SocietyPhotography
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor SocietyRobotics
Rocketry TeamSatelite Team
ScienceSoccer
SpanishTechnology
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtBand
Orchestra
