Mount Academy vs. Zena Democratic School
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School Overview
Overview
is a four-year high school founded by the Bruderhof, a Christian community movement.
The Mount Academy strives to inspire its students to excellence in every undertaking, and to a life of serving and caring for others.
All instruction seeks to instill respect, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic to achieve the best academic learning possible, and help each student discover their individual strengths. The school is housed in the former Mount Saint Alphonsus seminary built by the Redemptorist Brothers in 1907 on the banks of the Hudson River.
In this magnificent setting, students are formed in the school ethos of excellence and service and inspired to give their best regardless of their ability.
Zena Democratic School is a self-directed democratic school for children ages 5-19. The mission of Zena Democratic School is to cultivate a self-directed, democratic school at which community members are free to: Develop organically
Participate as full members in the democratic bodies which govern the school
Explore a rich array of experiential and learning opportunities
Experience autonomy enhanced by a vibrant and caring community
Grades Offered
9-12
K-11
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
2010
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Students Body
Total Students
190 students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
14%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
40
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Grade 10 Students
50
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Grade 11 Students
50
-
Grade 12 Students
50
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
8 teachers
Average Class Size
12
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Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki dress pants, polo shirt, school pullover)
(Khaki dress pants, polo shirt, school pullover)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jun. 30
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,350
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Tuition Notes
Financial aid available by application through SSS.
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Admissions Director
Meghan Zimmerman
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Construction ClubCulinary Club
EnvirothonMock Trial competition
Science Olympiad
Arts and Music Programs:
DancePerforming Arts: Instrumental
Voice