The Hirsch Academy
Special education school · Grades K–8
Decatur, GA
705 S Candler St, Decatur, GA 30030
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools nationwide
- Serving families in Decatur since at least 2011
The Hirsch Academy is a special education school in Decatur, Georgia, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 23 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of special education schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 23
- Teachers
- 12.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools nationwide (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Georgia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Hirsch Academy whether it takes part.
- Georgia Promise Scholarship · Education savings account
- Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Hirsch Academy
What grades does The Hirsch Academy serve?
The Hirsch Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Hirsch Academy?
About 23 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Hirsch Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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