ATLANTA — Applications are open at the transformative Ron Clark Academy! Parents of current third graders can take their shot at getting their kids into a renowned institution that blends academic excellence with creativity.
"It’s a school full of movement, music and energy. But it’s extremely academically difficult as well," Kim Bearden, co-founder and executive director of Clark Academy.
With 150 students ranging from 4th to 8th grade, RCA provides an immersive, imaginative learning environment. From dynamic classroom dialogues to 5th graders excelling in 8th-grade algebra, the academy fosters a unique blend of academic rigor and creative expression.
"We travel with kids around the world for free," Ron Clark, co-founder of Ron Clark Academy, said. "The parents don’t pay anything. We’re going to South Africa, Japan."
APPLY NOW | Open until January 5
While the admissions process is competitive, accepting only 30 students annually, Clark urged parents to apply.
"We gotta take 30," Clark said. "Why can't it be your kid? It could be, so give it a shot."
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As applications open, Ron Clark Academy remains a beacon of innovation, offering a transformative educational experience that shapes the academic futures of its students.
Students must start in 4th grade, regardless of their economic status or education level. Everyone is welcome to apply until January 5.
“I like to call it the Harvard of middle schools because RCA is extremely challenging, and you see all the fun but all of those things serve a purpose," Daunte Beaumont, an 8th grader at the academy.