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Scintilla Charter Academy

2171 E PARK AVE, VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Top 10% School in Georgia

Ranked 16 of 194 in Georgia

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About Scintilla Charter Academy

Scintilla Charter Academy in Valdosta, Georgia, provides an innovative and nurturing space for the comprehensive development of elementary students, underscoring academic rigor and social responsibility. Following the founding of the school in 2015, it continues to grow and has plans for K-12, beginning with its first high school class graduating in 2027. The school promotes a curriculum centered on the arts, critical thinking, and collaborative learning, while developing strong academic mindsets. The school consistently achieves among the top in the community with strong math and reading results. Homes are still affordable locally, and the area has supportive programs like IGNITE, which make Scintilla one of the best elementary schools in Georgia.

Scintilla Charter Academy Contact Information

Address

2171 E PARK AVE, VALDOSTA, GA 31602

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Phone

(229) 244-5750

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 60% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
856
Total Students
TOP 16 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Scintilla Charter Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM – 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 6%
Black 30.5%
Two+ Races 7.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
30.5%
Two+ Races
7.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 856
51.6%
442 Female
48.4%
414 Male

Student Population

856 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

584 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Scintilla Charter Academy takes a moment to recognize the success of athletic teams while completing their enrollment lottery for 2025-2026 and welcomes new scholars.

FAQ

Q1. What is the procedure for enrolling in Scintilla Charter Academy?

Ans. To enroll in Scintilla, students must be entering grades Kindergarten through 11th grade for the 2025 - 2026 school year. All students must complete the application and lottery process.

Q2. Does Scintilla Charter Academy have a Pre-K program?

Ans. Yes, the school has a program called Spark Academy, which is an educational program for Pre-K that offers a full-day, private, fee-based program for students living in Lowndes or Brooks County.

Q3. What are the office hours for Scintilla Charter Academy?

Ans. All students arrive at 7:15 - 7:45 AM, and dismissal is from 3:00 - 3:35 PM, Monday through Friday.

Q4. Does Scintilla Charter Academy provide transportation for students?

Ans. Yes, the school provides transportation for eligible students who are within the school's transportation routes.

Q5. How does Scintilla Charter Academy support students' social-emotional learning?

Ans. The school provides programs and activities that enhance social-emotional learning through counseling supports and character education programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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