Hightower Academy

175 Tiger Circle

Dawsonville GA, 30534

Phone Number: 706-265-6555


Assistant Principal: Dr. Paige Galt

[email protected]

706-265-6555 ext. 1710

Counselor: Kaytie Swofford

[email protected]

706-265-6555 ext. 1751


Our school community recognizes that not all students learn at the same rate or in the same manner. Dawson County Schools offers a non-traditional option for students at Hightower Academy. Opportunities for students include credit recovery, summer school, graduation acceleration, and dual enrollment at Lanier Tech for qualifying students. Students enrolled in Hightower may participate in the graduation exercise. Acceptance into the Hightower Academy program is required


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PLEASE READ BEFORE FILLING OUT A REQUEST TO ATTEND HIGHTOWER ACADEMY.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY ADMINISTRATION AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS BEFORE ADMITTANCE: Please see your guidance counselor for more information.
  • Students must complete the new- or returning-student registration process before submitting a Hightower program application.
  • Students who choose to attend Hightower Academy for grades 9-12 are committed for an entire semester (18 weeks).
  • Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Hightower Academy administration.
  • Apply HERE

Additional Information for 9-12

Student Success Stories

Course List (Dawson County)

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