What Foundry Academy does

Foundry Academy, operated by The Foundry, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a private college-preparatory school serving grades 6-12 from a single campus at 316 N Peachtree Pkwy in Peachtree City, Fayette County, Georgia. The school enrolls students in three primary programs: a Middle School program (grades 6-8), a full-time High School Day program (grades 9-12), and a High School Part-Time program for homeschoolers, plus an a la carte class offering. The core pedagogical model combines a college-preparatory course load with project-based learning, including a Friday Project Day where students complete semester-long projects in subjects like welding, filmmaking, robotics, and entrepreneurship. The school holds dual enrollment partnerships with Clayton State University and Georgia Military College, allowing students to earn transferable college credits.

The school is led by Headmaster Christi McCully and a Board of Directors, with approximately 16 faculty members described as industry professionals rather than traditional certified teachers. Outcomes are positioned as a primary selling point: 100% college acceptance and enrollment rate, an average SAT of 1218 for the Class of 2025, and $3 million in total scholarship offers for 7 graduating seniors. The school is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission with the highest classification 'Accredited with Quality.'

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($12,500/year for high school, $12,000/year for middle school, $10,500 for part-time, $2,100 per a la carte class) supplemented by fees (application, enrollment, transportation, excursions) and donations routed through the Georgia GOAL tax-credit scholarship program, Givelify, RaiseRight, and other fundraising platforms. Approximately 35% of families receive financial aid. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct family engagement through campus tours, class shadowing, and family interviews, with a $150 application fee and placement testing as gating mechanisms. The school maintains partnerships with local organizations for referrals and community visibility, including Mike D. Animation Studio, CERT, Square Foot Ministry, and Golf Rider.

Name

Foundry Academy

Legal name

The Foundry, Inc.

Website

https://foundry-academy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Foundry Academy is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) college-preparatory school in Peachtree City, Georgia, serving grades 6-12 through project-based learning, dual enrollment partnerships, and industry-professional faculty. Revenue is primarily tuition-driven with scholarships funded through the Georgia GOAL tax-credit program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Portfolio, Capstone & Project-Based Program Support (EDAMAKAD)

Keywords

• Private middle school
• College preparatory education
• High school education
• Project-based learning
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Peachtree City

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Full-time Programs: Primary revenue from full-time tuition. High School $12,500/year, Middle School $12,000/year for 2026-2027 academic year.
2. Tuition - Part-time Programs: Part-time program for homeschoolers: 4 transcribed classes plus Friday projects and excursions for $10,500. A la carte classes available at $2,100 per class.
3. Fees - Application and Enrollment: Non-refundable application fee of $150, enrollment fee of $500, transportation fee of $400 per year, excursion fees of $150 per trip (two mandatory), and $10 per payment billing fee for extended plans.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts traditional gifts, stock donations through Stock Donator platform, vehicle donations through CARS, and RaiseRight gift cards. Donors may receive tax advantages.
5. Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program: Georgia state income tax credit program allowing donors to redirect tax liability to student scholarships. Partnership with Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program (SSO).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foundry Academy is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) college-preparatory school in Peachtree City, Georgia, serving grades 6-12 through a Middle School program, a full-time High School Day program, and a High School Part-Time program for homeschoolers. Instruction is delivered via a modified block schedule with project-based learning, a dedicated Friday Project Day, and dual enrollment options with Clayton State University and Georgia Military College. The school also sells school uniforms, facilitates student internships, and runs the Georgia GOAL tax-credit scholarship program for financial aid.

Product overview

Foundry Academy is a private college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, not a technology company. The institution offers three core educational programs: Middle School (grades 6-8), High School Day (full-time, grades 9-12), and High School Part-Time (for homeschoolers). The school also provides auxiliary services including a Georgia GOAL scholarship program for financial aid, a uniform program, internship placements, and donation support mechanisms. All programs emphasize project-based learning, dual enrollment college coursework, and real-world engagement with industry professionals as teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program Full-time college-preparatory middle school program for grades 6-8 featuring discussion-based learning, project-based work, and hands-on experiences. Includes English Language Arts, Math, History, Science, Foreign Language, PE, and elective courses such as Coding, Drama, Music, and Future City. Tuition for 2026-2027 is $12,000/year.
• High School Day Program Full-time college-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 with a modified block schedule (Days 1-4 for academic classes, 1 hour 45 minute class sessions) and Friday Project Day. Includes STEM, Humanities, and Arts with industry-professional teachers, dual enrollment, internships, and college matching. Tuition for 2026-2027 is $12,500/year.
• High School Part-Time Program Flexible part-time program for homeschooled high school students offering 4 transcribed classes of choice plus Friday excursions and projects, with access to welding, filmmaking, carpentry, robotics, and other project-based learning. Priced at $10,500.
• A La Carte Classes Individual non-transcribed classes for part-time high school students. Subjects include core classes, electives, and STEM classes in engineering, IT, and robotics. Priced at $2,100 per class; not eligible for outings or excursions.
• Internship Program High school internship program connecting every Foundry Academy student with local businesses for real-world work experience, career exploration, resume building, and networking (e.g., Delta Community Credit Union apprenticeship).
• Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Scholarship Program Need-based and merit-based scholarship program that allows Georgia residents and businesses to redirect state tax liability to student scholarships, receiving a 100% state income tax credit (up to $2,500 single, $5,000 married joint, $25,000 pass-through, or 75% of liability for C-Corps/Trusts).
• Foundry Uniforms School uniform program with required dress code including navy and khaki polo shirts, sweatshirts, Foundry Friday tees, and uniform bottoms (skorts, shorts, pants). Ordered through the school's online store and via Amazon affiliate links.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance and enrollment rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2019 with Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) created through the Georgia Education Expense Tax Credit Program. Enables Georgia residents and businesses to redirect state tax liability to need-based scholarships for Foundry Academy students. Participants receive 100% state income tax credit.
• Clayton State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Foundry Academy students to take college-level courses at Clayton State University. HOPE Grant available to cover costs. Dual enrollment holds same weight for college admission as AP courses.
• Georgia Military CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Foundry Academy students to take college-level courses at Georgia Military College alongside Clayton State University options.
• Mike D. Animation StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCartoon lab on Atlanta's Southside offering classes in animation, drawing, comic books, storyboarding, illustration, digital painting, and fine arts. Collaborates with Foundry students bringing real-world creative expertise.
• CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst time CERT has worked directly with a high school. Coordinates volunteer activities for emergency preparedness and response training for Foundry Academy students.
• Square Foot MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based organization sharing hope and love by providing safe, healthy, affordable environments. Collaborated on service project repairing a retired widow's home and barn.
• Golf RiderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf cart services provider that became a proud sponsor of Foundry Academy. Provides sponsorship support for the school.
• Delta Community Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta Community's largest high school apprenticeship program selection included students from Foundry Academy. Part of career exploration and internship programs.
• Stock DonatorminorOthersOnline platform for nonprofits that helps facilitate stock donations to Foundry Academy. Provides tax-advantaged giving option for donors.
• GivelifyminorOthersDigital giving platform used for accepting financial donations to support Foundry Academy.
• RaiseRight Gift CardsminorOthersGift card fundraising platform that Foundry Academy uses to accept gift card donations.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorOthersVehicle donation program that accepts car donations on behalf of Foundry Academy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Lovett School: Private K-12 college-preparatory school in Atlanta. Comparable as a peer independent school in the Atlanta metro targeting college-bound families with rigorous academics, athletics, and arts programming.
• The Westminster Schools: Elite private K-12 college-preparatory school in Atlanta. Closest premium-tier peer; competes for the same top college-bound families in the Atlanta metro and offers a similar college-prep curriculum, though at significantly higher tuition.
• Pace Academy: Independent private K-12 school in Atlanta with a strong college-preparatory mission and emphasis on character/leadership development. Directly comparable in target market (Atlanta metro college-bound families) and curricular philosophy.
• Woodward Academy: Large independent college-preparatory K-12 school in College Park, GA (metro Atlanta). Directly comparable as a private college-prep institution serving Georgia families with rigorous academics and a wide extracurricular portfolio, competing for the same suburban Atlanta family demographic.
• Trinity School: Independent private school in Atlanta serving grades 6-12 (and earlier) with a college-preparatory focus. Direct peer for Foundry's middle and upper school grades in the same Atlanta metropolitan market.
• Holy Innocents' Episcopal School: Independent faith-affiliated K-12 college-prep school in Atlanta. Competes with Foundry for the same suburban Atlanta families seeking rigorous college-preparatory education with strong arts and athletics.

Emerging players

• Prenda: Microschool model that partners with families to create personalized learning environments, often taught by industry professionals in community settings. Comparable to Foundry's project-based, industry-professional-teacher approach, though operating in a fundamentally different (decentralized, homeschool-adjacent) delivery model.

Regional players

• Stratford Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Macon, GA serving grades K-12. Regional peer in the Georgia private-school market with comparable college-prep curriculum, though in a different metro from Foundry's Peachtree City base.
• Brookwood School: Independent private K-12 school in Thomasville, GA. Regional Georgia private-school peer offering college-preparatory education; comparable in mission but geographically distinct from Foundry's Atlanta-area footprint.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: Large national network of college-preparatory charter schools known for rigorous academics and outstanding college outcomes. Comparable in college-prep mission and outcomes orientation, but operates at much greater scale and through a charter (publicly funded) model rather than private tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thefoundryschool

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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