Ben Franklin Academy, The

As an innovative independent college prepatory high school for teens 9th through 12th grade, Benjamin Franklin Academy provides students with a challenging individualized college prepatory curriculum within a caring community of learners.

BFA features a mastery learning approach and offers three program options: work-study, longer day, and ESL (English as a second language). BFA offers twenty-five honors and twenty-five AP courses; applied music, art and drama programs; three sports; and a variety of clubs and activities.

The school works to understand each student's unique learning style, needs, and interests, and develops strategies to meet those needs. BFA also offers rolling admission, accelerated and catch-up work, as well as joint enrollment with colleges and universities in the Atlanta area.