Trident Academy
1455 Wakendaw Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464-0294 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (843)884-3494
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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 learning disabilities. Students must be free from emotional and behavioral disorders. Trident is one of ten accredited Orton-Gillingham Schools in the United States. ...read more  

School Overview:
Trident Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/Language-based, ADHD, ADD
Year Founded 1972
County Charleston County, SC
Student Body
Total Students 144 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( SC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 7% 14%
Students by Grade
Grade 2 - 9 students
Grade 3 - 16 students
Grade 4 - 12 students
Grade 5 - 12 students
Grade 6 - 18 students
Grade 7 - 16 students
Grade 8 - 15 students
Grade 9 - 12 students
Grade 10 - 11 students
Grade 11 - 13 students
Grade 12 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 60%
Average Class Size 7
This School ( SC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,950
% on Financial Aid 10%
Headmaster Joe Ferber
Admissions Director Patty Held
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 5

Sports
BasketballGolf
SoccerTennis
Track and Field 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6

Extracurriculars
Student CouncilPhotography Club
Library ClubComputer Club
Community ServiceCheerleading
 
School Notes:
  • Trident Academy offers:
  • Low student to teacher ratio
  • Targeted reading instruction
  • Individualized lessons
  • Technology-integrated curriculum
  • Nurturing and supportive environment
  • Rolling admissions
  • Profile last updated: 04/24/2008
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About This Zip Code ( 29464 )
School Zip ( 29464 ) ( SC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 39,506 people 4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 57% 21%
Population Average Age 36 years old 35 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $57,014 $38,723
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 25 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (29464)



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% Owning / % Renting 70% / 30% 66% / 34%
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