Georgia Preparatory Academy

GPA is the middle school and high school within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) school system. There are 28 total schools (campuses) across Georgia located in 19 Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs), 6 Youth Development Campuses (YDCs), and 3 Education Transition Centers (ETCs). Teachers, professional school counselors, principals and administrators employed by GPA all hold certificates from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

GPA enrolls students from all 159 counties and all school districts across Georgia, depending on the student’s previous academic placement. Students attend school Monday through Friday for six periods daily. Instruction occurs in a standards-based classroom using the Georgia Learning Standards curriculum. In addition to the traditional teacher-led classroom, GPA students have access to an online curriculum called Edgenuity. Depending on student need, Edgenuity is an additional resource which offers students an expanded curriculum and course options.