The Academy (Closed 2013)

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820 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712

The Academy in Saint Petersburg, FL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 7 through 11 with a total enrollment of 16 students.

The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with 2 full鈥搕ime teachers, supporting a city鈥揵ased learning environment.

The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Saint Petersburg community.

The Academy operates without affiliation to any membership organizations and provides co鈥揺ducational programming.

Located in an urban setting, The Academy offers specialized education within a small student population.

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 7-11

Student Body

Total Students

16 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Academy?

The application deadline for The Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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