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Empire Academy

330 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-0950 -

School Notes Overview:

Empire Academy is a seven-year, independent, secondary school serving students of Santa Cruz County. We provide a unique learning environment which is designed to help students achieve their academic goals in a small, homeschool-like atmosphere. Our ongoing mission is to establish a school model that will transform education. We inspire and equip students to create successful, empowered lives, leading them on a path of lifelong learning, belief in themselves, and the realization of the multitude of opportunities available to them as they go forward powerfully in life. We are committed to creating community, which fosters compassion, flexibility, and integrity above all....

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School Overview:

	Empire Academy
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	All mild LD/ED
Year Founded	2003
County	Santa Cruz County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	32 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	37%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 1 students
	Grade 7 - 2 students
	Grade 8 - 4 students
	Grade 9 - 10 students
	Grade 10 - 7 students
	Grade 11 - 3 students
	Grade 12 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	25%
Average Class Size	8
Number of AP Courses	6
	Advanced Courses
	AP US History	AP Physics
	AP European History	AP English Literature
	AP English Composition	AP Calculus
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:3	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	185 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Mar. 8 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$17,000
Tuition Notes	Tuition payments are accepted. The Your Tuition Solutions company has options for greatly reduced payments.
% on Financial Aid	10%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$8,500
Acceptance Rate	75%
Head of School	Linda Nickerson
Admissions Director	Sinda Merritt
Admissions Associate	Christopher Allen

School Notes:

Your Child, Our Student, Their Own Person.
After school Homework Club until 5pm
Full Art, Music and Theater Program
Early Graduation Option
Tutors available
Independent Study available
Friday Life and Business Skills Classes
College Planning
Safe homeschool-like environment
Welcome to Success!
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (95060)	School Zip (95060)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,172 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	51%	32%
Population Average Age	34 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$54,082	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.6 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	51% / 49%	55% / 45%