Academy for Classical Education

Academy for Classical Education is a charter school in Macon, Georgia, that was originally part of the Bibb County School District. The school serves students in kindergarten to 12th grade. The student body is about 70 percent white, 16 percent African American and 8 percent Asian while Macon itself is about 70 percent African American and 25 percent white. It is highly ranked and in 2020 it was designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.

The school was established in 2014 and in 2019, it separated from local school district oversight to become a State Commissioned Charter School. While this led to improvements in budget and curriculum, it also led to changes in admission and eligibility. In 2021, U.S. News recognized it as one of the best charter schools in the country.

Athletics
The school supports 21 sports teams in total. The Gryphons participate in region 2-AA in the Georgia High School Association. The school has won a total of 5 state titles and 31 region championships across all sports.