Fayette Academy
School Notes Overview:
Fayette Academy setting the Standard for excellence in education, for physical and mental health, for community service and involvement, for personal growth and success, and for character development and integrity. Fayette Academy is committed to educating the whole child through varied learning opportunities in a safe environment that promotes free expression and student participation. ...
School Overview:
Fayette Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Other school association(s) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1965 | ||
| County | Fayette County, TN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 759 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 3% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 20 students | |||
| Kind - 50 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 44 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 52 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 58 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 74 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 73 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 57 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 4 | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,700 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Elementary - 4500 Secondary - 4700 per family building fee - 650 Fees include books, workbooks and all lab fees | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 1% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 | ||
| Head of School | Alex Hooker | ||
| Admissions Director | Charlotte Karcher | ||
| Admissions Associate | Debbie Clark | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Equestrian | Football | ||
| Golf | Marksmanship | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | Bridge Builders | ||
| Chess Club | Drama | ||
| Ecology Club | Election 08 Club | ||
| Fellowship Christian Athletes | Forensics | ||
| Garden Club | History Club | ||
| Math Club | Pep Club | ||
| Spanish Club | Student Ambassadors | ||
| Trapshooting | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Fayette Academy setting the Standard for excellence in education, for physical and mental health, for community service and involvement, for personal growth and success, and for character development and integrity. Fayette Academy is committed to educating the whole child through varied learning opportunities in a safe environment that promotes free expression and student participation.
- Profile last updated: 10/25/2007
In the News:
- Madison County Roundup: JCS gets upset by Fayette Academy (The Jackson Sun)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:26:17 am
SOMERVILLE - Fayette Academy's Drew Dowdy ran 10 yards for a touchdown in overtime for the only score of the game in a 6-0 victory over Jackson Christian School. - Dowdy's overtime run lifts Fayette Academy into playoffs (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 05:03:11 am
SOMERVILLE — Using a nickel-package defense of five defensive backs, Fayette Academy played its best defensive game of the season on Friday and defeated Jackson Christian School 6-0 in overtime to earn a Division 2-A playoff spot. “The guys understand what we have to do on defense and did a great job executing,” said Fayette Academy coach Brandon Tucker after the Vikings held JCS quarterback ... - School receives national recognition for going green (WMCTV Memphis)
posted on June 15, 2009 at 07:40:23 pm
Fayette Academy in Somerville is one of twenty finalists across the United States competing for a $20,000 prize as part of an Earth Day Every Day School Challenge sponsored by Wal-Mart. - Prep Baseball: JCS rallies in 7th to edge Fayette Academy (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on May 12, 2009 at 03:36:15 am
Jackson Christian edges Fayette Academy, 7-5, in Region 8-A semifinal. - Classmate Honored with Le Bohneur Check (FOX 13 Memphis)
posted on April 3, 2009 at 11:01:45 pm
She's got an entire city behind her. Support in Somerville has been incredible for the Adair family. Now, friends of Alyssa Adair are helping her raise money for the Memphis hospital that saved her life.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (38068) | School Zip (38068) |
(TN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 9,895 people | 5,681,706 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 14% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,535 | $40,664 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 30 years old | 37 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (38068) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 65% / 35% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Morris Chapel Christian School - 82 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
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