
Georgia Academy for the Blind - Macon
Grades and ages
Age 22
Enrollment
90 students
Students per teacher
2.5 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Contact for pricing
About Georgia Academy for the Blind - Macon
Georgia Academy for the Blind is at 2895 Vineville Avenue in Macon. Founded in 1852, it is the state-operated school for students who are blind or visually impaired, including students who have additional disabilities. The campus offers both day and weekday residential programs. Outreach and professional development are available to families and districts across the state. The academy is accredited by SACS and Cognia. Local districts provide daily buses for day students and Sunday-to-Friday transportation for residential students. Dorms are separated by gender and have adult supervision after school and overnight. Placement is an IEP decision.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- School-age through transition
- Students with visual impairments through age 22 as IEP-determined
Learning needs supported
- Blind
- Visual impairment
- Visual impairment with additional disabilities
Specialties
- Blind and visually impaired education
- Day and weekday residential programs
- Outreach
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Day program
- Weekday residential program
- Outreach and professional development
Programs
Programs at Georgia Academy for the Blind - Macon
Other programs and supports
- Day program
- Weekday residential program
- Outreach and professional development
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 2.5 per full-time teacher
- Students with IEPs
- 99 (99% of students)
Accreditation and licensing
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- Cognia
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Contact for pricing
- Public IEP placement / FAPE
Enrollment
90 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Georgia Academy for the Blind - Macon
Who does Georgia Academy for the Blind serve?
GAB serves Georgia students who are blind or visually impaired, including students who have visual impairments with additional disabilities.
Are both day and residential options available?
Yes. Students may attend as day students or stay in weekday dorms when home is far from Macon.
How does a student get placed?
Attending GAB is an IEP placement option. The family and local school system gather referral documentation, and the IEP team decides whether the state school is appropriate.
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