Neighborhood Information for the Atlanta University Center

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta University

Nearby Neighborhoods: John Hope Homes, Castleberry Hill, Vine City, McDaniel Glen, West End, Mechanicsville, English Avenue, Hunter Hills, Downtown, Adair Park, Mozley Park, Techwood, Bankhead, Centennial Place, Pittsburgh, Summerhill, Bellwood, West Lake, Grady, Georgia Tech, Peoplestown, Butler Street, Capitol View, Knight Park, Bedford Pine

Pros

Lower housing costs.
Higher education opportunities.
Close to many of Atlanta's major attractions.

Cons

The area caters mainly to college students.
Public school test scores are below state averages.

The Atlanta University Center is home to several different Historically African American colleges and universities. They are clustered together near downtown Atlanta and the Georgia Dome. Schools included in this area are Morris Brown, Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta. The majority of residents living around the colleges are students, and housing options are fairly inexpensive whether you're planning on renting or buying. The median home price in the area is less than $90,000 and rent is average for the city of Atlanta. Nearby attractions including Underground Atlanta, Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome, and public parks provide plenty of recreation for residents.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Bacchanalia
Category: American (New)
1198 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30318
76 Reviews
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Rathbun's
Category: American (New)
112 Krog St Ste R
Atlanta, GA 30307
32 Reviews
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Alfredo's Italian Restaurant
Category: Italian
1989 Cheshire Bridge Rd
Atlanta, GA 31136
89 Reviews
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Two Urban Licks
Category: Bars, American (New)
820 Ralph McGill Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30306
58 Reviews
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One Midtown Kitchen
Category: American (New)
559 Dutch Valley Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Schools & Demographics in Atlanta University

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Cs King Women Leadership Academy	K - 12	public
K I P P Ways Academy	5 - 8	public
B T Washington High School	9 - 12	public
Kipp Ways Academy	5 - 8	public
Atlanta New Century School	K - 8	private
John Kennedy Middle School	5 - 8	public
Bethune Elementary School	K - 5	public
Dunbar Elementary School	K - 5	public
Brown Middle School	5 - 8	public
Herndon Elementary School	K - 5	public

Cs King Women Leadership Academy

601 Beckwith St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Melody Morgan
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	180

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

K I P P Ways Academy

80 Joseph E Lowery Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Kim Karacalidis
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Vocational Tecnology Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	3
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	7

B T Washington High School

45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. Carter Coleman
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	432
10th	297
11th	299
12th	290
Total students	1317

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	86

Kipp Ways Academy

80 Joseph Lowery Blvd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. David Jernigan
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
5th	88
6th	90
7th	73
8th	45
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	12

Atlanta New Century School

300 Lucky St
Atlanta, GA 30313

Ms. George Hall

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	100

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	7

John Kennedy Middle School

225 James P Brawley Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. Lucious Brown
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	109
7th	140
8th	140
Total students	418

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	50

Bethune Elementary School

220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Rosemary Hamer
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	93
2nd	76
3rd	78
4th	66
5th	70
Total students	475

Full-time Teachers	47
Student/Teacher Ratio	10
Number of Classrooms	35

Dunbar Elementary School

403 Richardson St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30312

Ms. Betty Green
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	37
2nd	49
3rd	33
4th	34
5th	31
Total students	251

Full-time Teachers	11
Student/Teacher Ratio	23
Number of Classrooms	45

Brown Middle School

765 Peeples St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310

Mr. Donell Underdue
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	170
7th	194
8th	183
Total students	546

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	34
Number of Classrooms	50

Herndon Elementary School

350 Temple St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Dr. Betty Tinsley
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	50
2nd	51
3rd	55
4th	54
5th	56
Total students	332

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	35

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Atlanta area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Atlanta, this community has a population of 5,333

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