What grades does Brighten Academy serve?

Brighten Academy operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Douglasville area.

Where is Brighten Academy located?

Brighten Academy is a urban school in Douglasville, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighten Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Brighten Academy is 18.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

Is Brighten Academy a charter school?

Brighten Academy operates as a charter school. It is publicly funded but has more autonomy than traditional public schools in curriculum and operations.

What schools are in Douglasville, GA?

Schools in Douglasville include Brighten Academy and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Douglasville area.

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Brighten Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

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Douglasville, GA 30135

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

World Teacher Day (Dress Up Day)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

ThinkCerca Benchmark Testing (Writing)examDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Science Benchmark Testing examDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Social Studies Benchmark Testing examDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Fall Break (Student/Staff Holiday)BreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Holidays for 231 and 246HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

814

Student:Teacher

18.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Douglas County

Econ. Disadvantaged

51.1%

Phone

(770)615-3680

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35%

44th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

35%

52th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

3.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

165 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1

Worse than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

850

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

45.9

91% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.33000001

Nurses

0.2

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,179

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,258

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,529

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 41%Local 44%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$376,108

-2.6% 1yr+33.7% 5yr

Atlanta, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.7%

Unemployment rate

12.3%

Uninsured residents

9.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,702

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,520

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,300 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

515 (15%)

Autism

466 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

353 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

242 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

124 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

812

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

World Teacher Day (Dress Up Day)

Staff Day

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

ThinkCerca Benchmark Testing (Writing)

exam

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Science Benchmark Testing

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Douglas County. Brighten Academy follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday for all-Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Teacher Work Day (No School) District-wide Review the calendar for the full scope of this non-instructional day.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Student Holiday \| Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student holiday dates and teacher work day details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Grandparents' Breakfast District-wide Check the event notice for date, time and registration details.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	World Teacher Day (Dress Up Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	ThinkCerca Benchmark Testing (Writing)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Science Benchmark Testing District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Social Studies Benchmark Testing District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break (Student/Staff Holiday)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Holidays for 231 and 246District-wide Review the calendar for holiday dates affecting specific groups.	Holiday	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Happy October break!	Break	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	College & Career School Day Testing (SAT, PSAT, YouScience, ASVAB)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Student Holiday \| Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student holiday dates and teacher work day details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	End-of-Pathway Exams (CTAE)District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Holiday Pictures (only for students who pay online)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Kinder Thanksgiving PlayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students & TeachersDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	14 Days of Holiday Cheer (Dress Up Days)District-wide Review the event notice for dress-up day themes and participation details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	14 Days of Holiday Cheer (Dress Up Days)District-wide Review the event notice for dress-up day themes and participation details.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Holiday Concert (Time TBD)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	14 Days of Holiday Cheer (Dress Up Days)District-wide Review the event notice for dress-up day themes and participation details.	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Holidays for 246District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Dec 27, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Holiday For All (School Closed) District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday for AllDistrict-wide Review the calendar for observance details and any schedule changes.	Holiday	—
Sat, Jan 2, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Jan 3, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday \| Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for student holiday dates and teacher work day details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—