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Barnstable Academy

8 Wright Way, Oakland, NJ, 07436-0741 -

School Notes Overview:

For thirty years, Barnstable Academy’s core purpose has been to provide a nurturing, college-prep program that encourages students with differing learning styles to succeed academically and socially. We clearly recognize that not all students learn in the same manner, and our small environment opens doors that may otherwise never open. Our faculty has always been dedicated to maximizing the potential of each student by enhancing self-esteem and providing a high quality, academically oriented education in which the student can be recognized and supported. ...

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School Overview:

	Barnstable Academy
School Membership(s)	National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 12
Year Founded	1978
County	Bergen County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	126 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	36%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 4 students
	Grade 6 - 4 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 14 students
	Grade 9 - 21 students
	Grade 10 - 20 students
	Grade 11 - 21 students
	Grade 12 - 32 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	90%
Average Class Size	10
Number of AP Courses	2
Average SAT score	1650
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$24,750
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$2,600
Acceptance Rate	60%
Head of School	David J. Salembier, Jr.
Admissions Director	Lizanne M. Coyne and Robert S. Wolk
Admissions Associate	Darlene Faley
Sport
Total Sports Offered	8
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Bowling	Cheering
	Dance	Soccer
	Softball	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	3
	Extracurriculars
	Paint Ball Club	Performing Arts
	War Strategies Club

School Notes:

For thirty years, Barnstable Academy’s core purpose has been to provide a nurturing, college-prep program that encourages students with differing learning styles to succeed academically and socially. We clearly recognize that not all students learn in the same manner, and our small environment opens doors that may otherwise never open. Our faculty has always been dedicated to maximizing the potential of each student by enhancing self-esteem and providing a high quality, academically oriented education in which the student can be recognized and supported.
Profile last updated: 09/11/2007

In the News:

Students maintain careers due to flexible school schedule (The Record and Herald News)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 07:28:41 pm
Zach Goldstein is a junior in high school. At the same time he has a musical career. The schedule developed for him at Barnstable Academy allowed him to continue his education while at the same time, pursuing his career.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07436)	School Zip (07436)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	12,466 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	48%	36%
Population Average Age	39 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$86,629	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.9 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	93% / 7%	62% / 38%