George Walton Academy


George Walton Academy is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory school serving students from pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. GWA is located in Monroe, Georgia, which is 45 miles east of Atlanta and 25 miles west of Athens. Established in 1969, GWA sits on 61 landscaped, wooded acres. The Academy graduates approximately 75 students each year. GWA believes in Judeo-Christian values while respecting the heritage and beliefs of others.
The Academy is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.The Academy is a member of the Georgia Independent School Association and the Georgia High School Association.

History

George Walton Academy was founded in 1969 during school desegregation. Initially, the school was located in Good Hope, Georgia. In 1975, the school moved from Good Hope to Monroe. The new campus sat on of land. Since then, the school has expanded to.
As of 1983, several black children had been accepted for admission, but none had enrolled.
As of 1991, George Walton Academy was accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, but not Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In 2010, George Walton Academy withdrew from the Georgia Independent School Association and started to compete in the Georgia High School Association athletic league.

Fine Arts

Art classes are offered during the school day as well as enrichment opportunities after school in the form of co-curricular activities and student clubs. Advanced Placement classes are available in both music and the visual arts. Offerings include marching band, symphonic winds, concert ensemble, percussion, theater, chorus, visual arts, dance, photography, sculpture studio, yearbook.
The George Walton Academy Marching Bulldog Band won third place in the 2014 USBands Division 6 National Championship.

Athletics

GWA is a member of the Georgia High School Association, Region 8, Class A division. GWA's athletics programs have won GISA championships in football basketball. Sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, equestrian, football, golf, lacrosse, majorettes, softball, swimming, equestrian, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.

Notable alumni