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Gwinnett County Public Schools

Charter Schools

Petition Process

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) accepts charter school petitions that encourage the use of performance-based educational programs for learning and assessment. The charter petition should focus on innovative and effective student learning opportunities that do not duplicate existing GCPS programs or exist in any GCPS school(s). The charter petition must meet provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.), state and local rules, regulations, policies, and procedures except for waivers that may be granted pursuant to State Board of Education Rule 160-4-9-.04(5)2(ii).

If you are interested in finding out more information, please contact the Office of Program Development and Improvement at 678-301-7120.

Timeline for 2027 Charter Petition Cycle

START-UP APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOLS PROPOSING TO OPEN 2028-2029

  • Letter of Intent:  October 2026 (Final date forthcoming)
  • Petition Information Session: October 2026 (Final date forthcoming)
  • Charter Submission Window: December 2026 (Final date forthcoming)
  • Panel Interview: February 2026 (Final date forthcoming)

Gwinnett County Public Schools currently has one charter school.

New Life Academy of Excellence (website)

Letters of Intent received for the 2026 review cycle:

  • Two Letters of Intent Received

Petitions received for the 2026 review cycle:

Petitions received for the 2025 review cycle:

Petitions received for the 2024 review cycle:

  • No petitions were received this cycle.

Petitions received for the 2023 review cycle:

  • New Life Academy - Renewal (Approved)
  • Favor Transition Academy - Start up (Denied)

All applications must be submitted in person to:

Dr. Emily Coady

Director, Program Development and Improvement

Gwinnett County Public Schools
Instructional Support Center
437 Old Peachtree Road, NW
Suwanee, Georgia  30024-2978

District Facilities

Currently 0 unused district facilities.