Ben Franklin Academy

Ben Franklin Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1585 Clifton Rd NE,  Atlanta, GA
4.4
4.6
140 Students
A
Niche Grade
Druid Hills' Ben Franklin Academy is a nonprofit, private high school providing individualized instruction on a nontraditional campus. Founded in 1987 near Emory University, the school consists of former houses repurposed for the school, creating a comfortable, informal learning environment with small, seminar-style classes. Ben Franklin Academy has three levels of instruction: honors classes, advanced placement courses and college prep. The school implements a unique curriculum model emphasizing mastery, meaning students must achieve at least 90% to advance classes. The school has a variety of course offerings, including 25 AP classes, nine foreign languages and several after-school clubs and activities, including global affairs, band and drama. The school also uses its campus grounds as an extension of the classroom for outdoor learning, allowing for hands-on learning. Electives include journalism, computer science, marketing and ceramics. At Ben Franklin Academy, students learn real-world lessons in a unique setting, preparing them for the future.

School Details

Head of School
Martha Burdette
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$37,250

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
30
Part Time Teachers
25
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
26
English
30
Reading
33
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
87.7%
Black
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Emory University 20 Students
University of Georgia 18 Students
Georgia State University 15 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 11 Students
Oglethorpe University 11 Students
New York University 9 Students
Georgia College & State University 9 Students
Berry College 9 Students
University of Miami 8 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Business 13 Students
Biology 9 Students
Political Science and Government 4 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Architecture 4 Students
English 4 Students
History 4 Students
Entrepreneurship 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 14 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/11/2024
My experience at Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) was good. The teachers are really kind and helpful. You definitely feel at home at BFA.
2.0 NicheUser
12/4/2017
I left this school my junior year because I knew I would not be prepared for college if i remained. I went to the school for 2 years and out of all of the graduated students about 7 are enrolled in college. Many students I know dropped out of college their first semester due to their lack of preparation. Ben Franklin Academy is grossly irresponsible for leading parents to believe that it is college prep. Their so called mastery program is anything but. I learned more my first semester senior year at a public school than I did in 2 years at Ben Franklin.
4.0 Alum
12/30/2016
Helped prepare for college. By being given a full syllabus of all the work I had to do, I was then able to work at my own pace, much like college.
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4.6 11 Reviews
5.0 other
4/2/2025
Went here and it was life changing definitely the best school in Atlanta. If you have a kid trying to find their place in a school this it it no matter the type of kid they will do great. The staff is basically one on one and knows and helps each students needs and want them to succeed.
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5.0 parent
1/13/2024
We have two girls who both suffer anxiety and are highly gifted. Both thrived at BFA, as being able to go at their own pace and having access to many AP classes has been a godsend. My older daughter is now in her second year at Georgia Tech where she is an honor student on the Dean’s list. My younge...
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1.0 parent
12/5/2021
I would never send my child to this school. Point Blank. Passing unprepared kids to be more talented kids' bosses is immoral and irrational.
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5.0 parent
12/7/2019
Every student comes to Ben Franklin with their own story, and most are there because their previous school was not working out for them. We were drawn to BFA because my son's need for more rapid pacing in math and science was not being met (or allowed) in public school. While homeschooling provided...
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Ben Franklin Academy

Ben Franklin Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1585 Clifton Rd NE in Atlanta, GA. Annual tuition is $37,250. The school has a total enrollment of 140 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. Ben Franklin Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paideia School, Temima High School, Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ben Franklin Academy.

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