SLAM Academy of Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

SLAM Academy of Atlanta is a public school in Atlanta, Georgia that is part of Georgia Department of Education. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

3183 Greenbriar Pkwy SW

Atlanta, GA 30331 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

SLAM Academy of Atlanta Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Griffin-Isler

Ms. Hernandez

Ms. Morgan

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SLAM Academy of Atlanta Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

SLAM Academy of Atlanta Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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