Atlanta Virtual Academy in Atlanta, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Atlanta Virtual Academy is a public school in Atlanta, Georgia that is part of Atlanta Public Schools. Its teachers have had 14 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

20 Evelyn Way

Atlanta, GA 30318 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

Atlanta Virtual Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Barthole

Ms. Holley

Mrs. Miles

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Atlanta Virtual Academy Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

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.

Atlanta Virtual Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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