Alexander-Smith Academy

10255 Richmond Ave. #100, Houston, TX, 77042-0770
Alexander-Smith Academy was founded in 1968. Dedicated to the philosophy of individualized, educational instruction, ASA challenges students and enables them to realize their innate potential. Alexander-Smith Academy's mission is to offer a college-preparatory high school education in a relaxed, safe and comfortable environment. Students, teachers and advisors achieve an optimum learning atmosphere by working together. Treating students as young adults fosters graduates who are equipped to lead productive lives in a complex, pluralistic society. ASA's primary goal is to create an environment in which each student can aquire the knowledge necessary to develop intellectual maturity. A structured curriculum, which includes Honors and Advanced Placement course levels, is fundamental in achieving this goal, as are the unique five to seven students per class and daily tutorials.

School Overview:

Alexander-Smith Academy
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Evaluated with documentation
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 70 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 13% (TX School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 62%
Average Class Size 7 students
Number of AP Courses 19 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Algebra I (H) Algebra II (H)
AP Calculus AB AP Language and Composition
AP Literature and Composition AP US Government and Politics
AP US History Biology I (H)
Biology II (H) Chemistry (H)
Economics (H) English I (H)
English II (H) Geometry (H)
Physics (H) Pre Calculus (H)
Spanish I, II, III (H)
Average SAT score 1606
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,600
Tuition Notes Tuition for the 2012-13 school year is $26,600 to be remitted in two payments of $8,867 and one payment of $8,866: at the time of registration, on October 1st and February 1st.
Admissions Director Pamela Rameau - Dean of Students
Admissions Associate Margaret De La Garza-Principal
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Book Club Intramural Basketball Team
Mentoring Minds National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society Student Council
Volunteer Service Club Yearbook

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