The Academy
School Notes Overview:
The Academy is an independent, coeducational school for students in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The Academy offers a structured and accelerated academic program for students who are well motivated and eager to learn. Class size is small, enabling academic cohesiveness while also accommodating individual academic needs. Standards of excellence are fostered in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that allows the expression of personal excellence in both students and faculty. Indeed, the students are learning very advanced topics and seemed focused on learning. The school philosophy is to challenge its students and to accommodate high achievers....
School Overview:
The Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | National Independent Private Schools Association | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Alameda County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 114 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 32% | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 16 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 185 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Academy is an independent, coeducational school for students in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The Academy offers a structured and accelerated academic program for students who are well motivated and eager to learn. Class size is small, enabling academic cohesiveness while also accommodating individual academic needs. Standards of excellence are fostered in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that allows the expression of personal excellence in both students and faculty. Indeed, the students are learning very advanced topics and seemed focused on learning. The school philosophy is to challenge its students and to accommodate high achievers.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94705) | School Zip (94705) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,443 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 79% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,112 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 55% / 45% |
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Nearby Schools:
- East Bay School For Girls - 19 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Spectrum Center Schs (5 Campuses) - n/a - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Augustine School - 89 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Walden Center And School - 70 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Berkwood Hedge School - 107 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
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