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West End Academy

5311 Mckamey Road, Knoxville, TN, 37921-0379 -

School Notes Overview:

Since 1971, West End Academy has been extremely successful in helping thousands of students achieve their goals of positive educational attitudes, better grades, graduation from an accredited high school and additional education beyond high school. We are aware of thousands of children in Knoxville & surrounding areas looking for success in education. West End Academy wants to be of help to these students. We are committed to fostering a supportive faculty and staff. We will encourage high academic achievement and maintain our interest in developing the individual child, so that he or she might realize their fullest potential as creations of God. West End Academy welcomes applications for admission from children and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin in our admission policies, financial aid, or school activities. Our vision is to help Knoxville & surrounding areas children whose educational needs are not otherwise being met. Recently, we have added nursery school and pre-k to our list. We enjoy being able to help care for children from age one until they are ready to move out into the world as pillars of the community. ...

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School Overview:

	West End Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded	1971
County	Knox County, TN
Student Body
Total Students	32 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	19%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 3 students
	Pre-K - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 1 students
	Grade 7 - 1 students
	Grade 8 - 3 students
	Grade 9 - 5 students
	Grade 10 - 5 students
	Grade 11 - 7 students
	Grade 12 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	80%
Average Class Size	8
Number of AP Courses	3
	Advanced Courses
	Trigonometry	English Lit
	English
Average ACT score	20
Classroom dress code	Casual (tucked in school shirt and pulled up pants)
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jul. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$7,025
Tuition Notes	We have scholarships available based on family need.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$3,500
Acceptance Rate	90%
Head of School	David Dowling
Admissions Director	David Dowling
Admissions Associate	Aurora Prophet
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Cross Country	Flag Football
	Golf	Volley Ball

School Notes:

Since 1971, West End Academy has been extremely successful in helping thousands of students achieve their goals of positive educational attitudes, better grades, graduation from an accredited high school and additional education beyond high school. We are aware of thousands of children in Knoxville & surrounding areas looking for success in education. West End Academy wants to be of help to these students. We are committed to fostering a supportive faculty and staff. We will encourage high academic achievement and maintain our interest in developing the individual child, so that he or she might realize their fullest potential as creations of God. West End Academy welcomes applications for admission from children and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin in our admission policies, financial aid, or school activities. Our vision is to help Knoxville & surrounding areas children whose educational needs are not otherwise being met.
Profile last updated: 03/18/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (37921)	School Zip (37921)	(TN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,240 people	5,681,706 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	22%	18%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$31,253	$40,664
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	65% / 35%