Academe of the Oaks

What Academe of the Oaks does

Academe of the Oaks is a private, non-profit Waldorf high school founded in 2003 and located at 146 New Street in Decatur, Georgia, within the Atlanta metropolitan area. The institution delivers a college-preparatory, project-based education rooted in century-old Waldorf pedagogy, integrating sciences, mathematics, humanities, arts, and languages into a STEAM-oriented curriculum with experiential learning, class trips, environmental education, dual-enrollment for college credit, and a 10th-grade international study-abroad exchange in 12+ countries. The campus spans four academic buildings, a modern art studio, gardens, outdoor classrooms, and a small animal husbandry element (chickens, goats, bees, butterflies).

The school's reported academic outcomes are a central selling point: over 90% of students are admitted to their first-choice college, with merit scholarship awards reaching $3.249 million for the Class of 2024. The student body is deliberately diverse, drawing from the broader Atlanta area and internationally. Faculty are organized as subject teachers in a college-style rotation, and admissions are managed through information sessions, visiting mornings, student ambassadors, and the Ravenna application portal.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and fees, with no government funding. The school supplements this with an Annual Fund campaign (including the Firebird Society leadership giving tier at $1,000+ annually), and a Georgia state tax-credit scholarship program operated via the Apogee Scholarship Fund, which has raised $511,213 since 2009 across 35 recipients and 72 contributing families. Financial aid is administered through TADS on a need basis. The institution is governed by its own board, holds no venture or private equity ownership, and does not operate any commercial software products.

Name

Academe of the Oaks

Legal name

Academe of the Oaks

Website

https://academeatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Academe of the Oaks is a private, non-profit Waldorf high school in Decatur, Georgia, serving Atlanta-area and international students with a college-preparatory, project-based curriculum and study-abroad exchange program, funded primarily through tuition and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Waldorf/Steiner K–12 Schools (EDAJABAE)

Keywords

• Waldorf high school
• College preparatory education
• Private secondary education
• Project-based learning
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue is primarily generated through tuition and fees from enrolled students. The school is an independent private school with no government funding.
2. Tax Credit Scholarship Program: Georgia state taxpayers can redirect a portion of state income taxes to support Academe's financial aid program through Apogee Scholarship Fund. Since 2009, $511,213 has been raised through this program supporting 35 student recipients and 72 contributing families.
3. Annual Fund Donations: Annual Fund campaign provides flexible funding beyond tuition to enhance student programming, fund projects like chemistry lab renovation, technology investments, and athletic programs. Leadership giving society (Firebird Society) recognizes donors contributing $1,000 or more annually.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Academe of the Oaks is a private Waldorf high school in Decatur, Georgia offering a college-preparatory secondary education. It delivers a four-year high school diploma program using the Waldorf methodology, which emphasizes project-based learning, arts integration, and individualized development, supplemented by dual enrollment with partner colleges, international student exchange, college counseling, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Academe of the Oaks is a private Waldorf high school located in Decatur, Georgia. The institution offers a classical, project-based education focused on college preparation. Its educational offerings include a college-preparatory STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), dual enrollment programs for college credit, international exchange programs (study abroad), experiential project-based learning, and a variety of extracurricular activities including athletics and clubs. The school does not operate as a technology product company with distinct software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waldorf High School Education A four-year private high school diploma program based on the Waldorf educational methodology, serving students in grades 9-12 through project-based learning, arts integration, and individualized academic development. Designed for families seeking a non-traditional, holistic college-preparatory education in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program enabling enrolled high school students to take college-level courses for credit through partner colleges, providing accelerated academic pathways and college credits prior to high school graduation.
• International Student Exchange Program Program admitting international high school students to study at the Decatur campus and offering outbound exchange opportunities, including partnerships such as the Global Nomads Group. Provides cross-cultural academic and exchange experiences for international and domestic students.
• College Counseling Services Structured college advising and counseling services for high school students and families, supporting college selection, applications, and transitions to post-secondary education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of students accepted to their first-choice colleges
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Nomads GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademe continues its partnership with the Global Nomads Group, an international organization that promotes communication between international communities that would otherwise not have contact. The partnership supports cross-cultural exchange and understanding among students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Galloway School: Independent progressive K-12 school in Atlanta with an emphasis on individualized, experiential learning. Closest Atlanta-area private school to Academe's progressive/project-based positioning, though without the Waldorf framework.

Direct peers

• High Mowing School: Waldorf boarding high school in Wilton, NH serving grades 9-12. The closest U.S. peer — same Waldorf methodology, similar college-preparatory focus, comparable small-campus scale and experiential/project-based curriculum.
• Green Meadow Waldorf School: Waldorf K-12 school in Chestnut Ridge, NY offering the same anthroposophical pedagogy, arts-integrated curriculum, and project-based learning framework used at Academe of the Oaks.
• Kimberton Waldorf School: Waldorf K-12 school in Kimberton, PA. Comparable Waldorf methodology, experiential curriculum, and college-preparatory mission to Academe of the Oaks.
• Hawthorne Valley School: Waldorf K-12 school in Ghent, NY with a farm-based campus and emphasis on experiential, project-based learning — directly comparable to Academe's outdoor classroom and project-based pedagogy.
• Rudolf Steiner School: Waldorf K-12 school in New York City. Shares the Steiner/Waldorf pedagogical foundation, arts integration, and college-preparatory outcomes focus with Academe of the Oaks.

Broad incumbents

• Woodward Academy: Large, established independent PreK-12 school in the Atlanta metro (College Park, GA). Competes for the same college-prep-oriented Atlanta families but operates at much larger scale with broader athletics and program offerings.
• The Westminster Schools: Elite private K-12 school in Atlanta. A flagship Atlanta private school competitor for college-preparatory families, with substantially larger endowment and broader program portfolio.
• Pace Academy: Independent K-12 school in Atlanta serving college-preparatory families. Direct competitor for Atlanta private school tuition dollars, though without Waldorf methodology.
• Atlanta International School: Private IB school in Atlanta with strong international student population and global focus. Most relevant competitor for Academe's international student segment and study-abroad-oriented families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/academe_atl_hs
• Facebookfacebook.com/AcademeoftheOaks
• Instagraminstagram.com/academeoftheoaks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academe-of-the-oaks-inc

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