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Sar Academy

655 West 254th Street, Bronx, NY, 10471-0104 -

School Notes Overview:

SAR is as unusual in its physical structure as in its spiritual makeup. From the light filled design of each of its buildings, to the openness that is at the core of its architecture, SAR is a school with open spaces, an open heart and a spirit of openness towards each and every student. Each of our three divisions, the Early Learning Center (ELC), the Academy and the High School, recognizes there is a unique light that each individual brings to our school—the challenge that we welcome each and every day is to find the catalyst that will ignite the sparks and enable each child to shine. SAR is a place where learning and life come together — where Torah and secular studies are integrated; where a love for Medinat Yisrael and Jewish tradition are fostered; where study is probing and meaningful; where students discover the beauty of their heritage. SAR is a school that fosters Jewish pride, and a deep sense of concern and commitment to the American-Jewish community, the State of Israel and Jews around the world. A school where the faculty inspires a love of learning and academic excellence....

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School Overview:

	Sar Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Bronx County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	794 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 65 students
	Kind - 97 students
	Grade 1 - 86 students
	Grade 2 - 79 students
	Grade 3 - 71 students
	Grade 4 - 84 students
	Grade 5 - 80 students
	Grade 6 - 88 students
	Grade 7 - 74 students
	Grade 8 - 70 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	182 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

SAR is as unusual in its physical structure as in its spiritual makeup. From the light filled design of each of its buildings, to the openness that is at the core of its architecture, SAR is a school with open spaces, an open heart and a spirit of openness towards each and every student. Each of our three divisions, the Early Learning Center (ELC), the Academy and the High School, recognizes there is a unique light that each individual brings to our school—the challenge that we welcome each and every day is to find the catalyst that will ignite the sparks and enable each child to shine. SAR is a place where learning and life come together — where Torah and secular studies are integrated; where a love for Medinat Yisrael and Jewish tradition are fostered; where study is probing and meaningful; where students discover the beauty of their heritage. SAR is a school that fosters Jewish pride, and a deep sense of concern and commitment to the American-Jewish community, the State of Israel and Jews around the world. A school where the faculty inspires a love of learning and academic excellence.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10471)	School Zip (10471)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,413 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	53%	32%
Population Average Age	43 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$56,488	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.8 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	52 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	40% / 60%	41% / 59%