The Georgia Charter Schools Association is proud to celebrate National Charter Schools Week (NCSW), May 10–16, 2026. This year’s theme highlights how charter schools prepare the workforce of tomorrow by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experiences they need to thrive in college, careers, and life. Public, free, and open to all, charter schools in Georgia and across the country are helping students explore career pathways and graduate ready for what’s next.

Public charter schools are an important part of the public education landscape, serving more than 64,000 students in Georgia and nearly four million learners nationwide.

“Georgia’s public charter schools are creating opportunities for students to discover their strengths, explore future careers, and graduate with a strong foundation for the future,” said Bonnie Holliday, President and CEO of the Georgia Charter Schools Association. “Through healthcare-focused programs, hands-on agricultural learning, and STEM and career-connected learning, charter schools are preparing students for in-demand careers and helping strengthen Georgia’s future workforce.”

Throughout Georgia, charter schools are bringing this vision to life through innovative programs and strong partnerships with local industries. Schools such as Academy for Innovation in Medicine, Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, Resurgence Hall Charter School, Amana Academy North Fulton, and Utopian Academy for the Arts are preparing students for meaningful contributions to Georgia’s economy.

Healthcare Pathways: Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM)
Georgia will soon welcome its first healthcare-focused STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine) public charter school to help address the state’s critical health care workforce shortage. The school will open in fall 2026 with students in grades 6 and 9 and will eventually expand to serve grades 6–12. AIM will partner with Grady Health System to deliver a curriculum that blends rigorous academics, dual-enrollment college credits, and hands-on work-based learning. Students will graduate not only with a high school diploma but also with industry-recognized credentials, an associate degree, and the ability to immediately enter the workforce with earning potential of $40,000 or more. They will also be well-positioned to pursue advanced healthcare degrees while saving thousands on college tuition. 

Agriculture & Sustainability: Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
Located on 11 acres in South Fulton, Chattahoochee Hills Charter School is preparing students for careers in Georgia’s largest industry—agriculture. Students engage in hands-on learning through a working farm with animals and environmental studies integrated into daily instruction. As the state faces a growing shortage of farmers, this model is helping cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders.

STEM & Innovation: Resurgence Hall Charter School
Resurgence Hall begins computer science instruction in kindergarten, equipping students early with skills in coding, logical reasoning, and problem-solving. Combined with a strong focus on literacy, students are not just learning how to use technology, they are learning how to create it, preparing them for careers in an increasingly digital world. 

Future Tech Leaders: Amana Academy North Fulton
Amana Academy empowers students to solve real-world problems through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Located in North Fulton, the home to hundreds of tech companies, students benefit from direct connections to Georgia’s innovation economy. Through programs like Fiserv’s FIN Future Techies, students explore careers in financial technology, building early pathways into one of the state’s fastest-growing industries.

Georgia charter schools serve more than 70 percent of students of color statewide. Data from the Georgia Department of Education shows that students attending charter high schools are more likely to graduate. In 2025, Georgia’s charter high schools achieved a 90.3% graduation rate, compared to the statewide average of 87.2%.

Studies show that Black students in charter schools gain an additional 35 days of learning in reading and 29 days of learning in math, while Hispanic students attending charter schools see an additional 30 days of growth in reading and 19 more days in math.

In Georgia, families choose charter schools because these schools deliver strong graduation rates, solid academic outcomes in reading and math, and personalized learning that meets individual student needs.