Trident Academy

1455 Wakendaw Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464-0294
Tel: (843)884-7046
Grades: 1 - 12 | 45 students
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Trident Academy is an independent day school for students in grades K5 through 12 with average to above-average intelligence who have diagnosed language-based learning disabilities. Students must be free from emotional and behavioral disorders. Trident is one eleven accredited Orton-Gillingham Schools in the United States.

School Overview:
Trident Academy
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/Language-based, ADHD, ADD
Year Founded 1972
Student Body
Total Students 45 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (SC School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 7 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $24,310
% on Financial Aid 30%
Acceptance Rate 53%
Admissions Director Corbin Bettencourt
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Golf
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 6 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Cheerleading Community Service
Computer Club Library Club
Photography Club Student Council

School Notes:

    • Trident Academy offers:
    • Low student to teacher ratio
    • Targeted reading instruction
    • Individualized lessons
    • Technology-integrated curriculum
    • Rolling admissions
    • 100% Orton-Gillingham trained Faculty

    Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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Trident Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 0 mi. away
Palmetto Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Christ Our King-stella Maris School
Gr. K-9 | 2.7 mi. away
University School of the Lowcountry
Gr. 3-8 | 3.2 mi. away
The O'quinn School - East Cooper
Gr. K | 3.2 mi. away
Coastal Christian Preparatory School
Gr. PK-12 | 3.2 mi. away

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