Accreditation & Recognition
A progressive, nature-centered IB World School for age 3 through Grade 8. Every credential below is real and traceable to the body behind it.
High Meadows is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) — a globally recognized, inquiry-based framework held by only a select group of schools worldwide. High Meadows has been an IB PYP World School since 2007.
Every item below links to the body behind it — the IB, NAIS or High Meadows’ own documented record. Nothing is inflated to fill space.
Listed in the directory of the National Association of Independent Schools, the standard-setting body for independent K–12 schools.
Founded in 1973 on an afternoon hike by four forward-thinking educators, High Meadows celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023.
Since 1993, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a board of parents, educators and community members.
Learning spreads across 42 acres of historic farm property with 15+ outdoor learning spaces atop one of Roswell’s highest points.
Students care for horses, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and more, learning animal behavior, egg hatching and force-free training.
A Nature Studies program since 1986, with Monarch milkweed habitats, bluebird gourd boxes and a local bee club across the campus.
A progressive program that prepares students to be compassionate, responsible and active global citizens, ready for what’s next.
A co-educational independent school welcoming children from Pre-K3 through eighth grade in a close, multi-age community.
A featured affiliate partner of K12 Academics, the education-resource network online since 2004 and reaching 185 countries every month.
The authorization and the reputation follow the days themselves: joyful, hands-on, nature-centered learning on a historic farm campus.
Since 1973, High Meadows has built its reputation on progressive, inquiry-based education that connects children to each other and to the natural world.
Inquiry-based learning since 2007.
Founded in 1973 in Roswell, GA.
Farm, barnyard & outdoor spaces.
High Meadows is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (authorized 2007) and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Enrollment, campus and program figures are as published by High Meadows School.