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Charles R. Drew Charter School serves 1,900 Pre-K through 12th grade students in three academies across two campuses. Founded in 2000 as an integral part of a transformative neighborhood revitalization led by the East Lake Foundation, Drew was the first public charter in Atlanta and the first K-12 STEAM-certified school in the state of Georgia. We educate, nurture and empower all students to achieve their full potential as part of an exemplary, innovative, and equity-centered community. Here's a glimpse into what makes Drew distinctive:
Year-long Project Based Learning
STEAM Curriculum
The Arts
Athletics
Why Drew?
Careers at Drew
Drew By the Numbers
1,900
PK-12th grade students
98.2%
Graduation rate (2025)
100%
College acceptance rate, with 94% applying (2025)
$22M+
Scholarship $ earned by the Class of 2026 ($22,721,278 to be exact!)
26
Years Drew has served the families of East Lake
1st
Fully STEAM-certified K-12 school in GA
15+
Consecutive years Drew has outperformed national MAP test score norms
$550,000+
Funds raised last year for Drew CARES, supporting activities and athletics for all 1,900 students
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The Hidden Genius Project is a nationally recognized initiative dedicated to training and mentoring young Black males in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Through its Intensive Immersion Program, participants engage in hands-on coding projects, business development, professional skill-building, and community leadership opportunities. The program provides each Genius with a MacBook laptop, quarterly stipends, mentorship from industry professionals, and access to real-world experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and long-term success.