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 | 1:14 | * 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:
- Dodgy tournament (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on May 19, 2010 at 05:51:00 pm
Fayette Academy has been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for several years. Each year, donations are requested from students, faculty, parents and the community to help make one child's wish come true. - Health and Fitness calendar (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on May 17, 2010 at 05:00:00 am
Fitness events - Sunday's community briefs (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on May 16, 2010 at 07:21:00 pm
Around Arlington - 10 Teachers Honored for Promoting Agricultural Literacy (American Farm Bureau)
posted on March 16, 2010 at 07:48:54 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 16, 2010 – Ten teachers have been recognized by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture for their outstanding efforts to promote agricultural literacy. - 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.
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 | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,535 | $37,864 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 31 years old | 42 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Morris Chapel Christian School - 82 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Union Academy - 19 students - 7.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Somerville, Fayette County, Zip 38068
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