About Us:

Gateway to College Academy is a scholarship program for DeKalb County School System (DCSS) students ages 16 through 20 with at least six high school units, who meet in-state eligibility requirements,

who have not been successful in high school but who wish to get back on track and earn a high school diploma.

Under the guidance of caring and committed instructors and resource specialists, students learn new academic and personal skills during their first semester. As part of a unique learning team, Gateway to College Academy students have the support they need to complete a high school diploma and earn college credits at Georgia Perimeter College.

The Gateway to College Academy is changing lives. Many Gateway to College graduates across the country have gone on to pursue four-year degrees and challenging careers. In short, Gateway to College provides an opportunity for students to re-invent themselves for their future.