Excelsior Academy
School Notes Overview:
As a private, nonpublic school, Excelsior serves students with learning differences in the San Diego area. Founded in 1988 and certified by the State of California, the Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Excelsior students are of average and above average intelligence in grades one through twelve whose needs fall within the areas of processing, memory, language, organization, attention, and socialization. The majority of Excelsior students have the potential to attend college. Consequently, the goals of the school are to guide students to understand their learning styles and learning differences and to achieve academic success, thereby realizing their potential....
School Overview:
Excelsior Academy |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Private Special Education Centers National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3 - 12 | |
| County | San Diego County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 77 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 14% | 37% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 3 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 6 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 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 | 209 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- As a private, nonpublic school, Excelsior serves students with learning differences in the San Diego area. Founded in 1988 and certified by the State of California, the Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Excelsior students are of average and above average intelligence in grades one through twelve whose needs fall within the areas of processing, memory, language, organization, attention, and socialization. The majority of Excelsior students have the potential to attend college. Consequently, the goals of the school are to guide students to understand their learning styles and learning differences and to achieve academic success, thereby realizing their potential.
- Profile last updated: 02/04/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92120) | School Zip (92120) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,553 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 49% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 43 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $57,461 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92120) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Sam & Rose Stein Education Cen - 190 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Youth Educational Services - 10 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Faith Academy - 8 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy - 260 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Institute For Effective Education - 141 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
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