Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 26 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,300
Average class size: 2 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School)
6	2
7	2
8	2
9	2
10	2
11	2
12	2
Ungraded	12

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2005

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

26 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

2 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,300

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Tuition Notes

School accepts sb-10 scholarships

% on Financial Aid

Admissions Director

Dave Nelson

Admissions Associate

Kristen Maddox

Application URL

School Notes

Threshold Community Program is designed for students in junior high and high school, as well as young adults in transition, who have had difficulty keeping pace in traditional academic settings, and who need more emphasis on social-emotional development, communication and relationship skills, and contextual, experiential learning.
This program offers a nurturing and highly interactive learning environment built around experiences of strong personal interest.
We are accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, enabling students who are ready to work towards a high school diploma to do so.
Students' profiles may include a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder, including Asperger Syndrome and PDD, or nonverbal learning disability.
Many students struggle with managing their feelings frustration, anger, anxiety, obsessive thinking) and with having successful relationships.
They may have become depressed and despondent in other schools and feel an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and withdrawal when they first join us.
TCP also has a robust program for young adults in transition, providing job and/or college support, social development, and a place in a learning community.

Threshold Community Program is designed for students in junior high and high school, as well as young adults in transition, who have had difficulty keeping pace in traditional academic settings, and who need more emphasis on social-emotional development, communication and relationship skills, and contextual, experiential learning.
This program offers a nurturing and highly interactive learning environment built around experiences of strong personal interest.
We are accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, enabling students who are ready to work towards a high school diploma to do so.
Students' profiles may include a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder, including Asperger Syndrome and PDD, or nonverbal learning disability.
Many students struggle with managing their feelings frustration, anger, anxiety, obsessive thinking) and with having successful relationships.
They may have become depressed and despondent in other schools and feel an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and withdrawal when they first join us.
Threshold Community Program also supports young adults in transition, providing job and/or college support, social development, and a place in a social community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) cost?

Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School)'s tuition is approximately $32,300 for private students.

Does Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) offer a summer program?

Yes, Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What is Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School)'s ranking?

Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School)?

The application deadline for Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 10/10/2020

I have Asperger's Syndrome and was pulled from the public school system in 7th grade due to getting frequently bullied. I was enrolled in the Lionheart Academy (which I also recommend for younger ages) the following school year, and a year later the director started The Community School (which later became Threshold Community Program). Were it not for this program, I would not have been able to make friends or even get my high school diploma. Threshold Community Program literally saved my life, and my future. For that, I can't recommend them enough.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kenny Busey

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