Shepherd's Hill Academy in Martin, GA, serves 17 students in grades 8 through 12 in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1994, the co–ed alternative school has a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 5 total teachers.
The school has a 6.67% representation of students of color and operates on a 200–acre campus.
Shepherd's Hill Academy has an affiliation with other religious organizations and is a member of other school associations.
The school is located near several private schools offering K–12 education within a 20–mile radius in the rural Georgia and South Carolina border area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1994
Campus Size
200 acres
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shepherd's Hill Academy?
The application deadline for Shepherd's Hill Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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