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School Notes Overview: |
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.
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Alexander-Smith Academy |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Coalition of Girls Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Other |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Learning Differences Supported |
Evaluated with documentation |
| Year
Founded |
1968 |
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County |
Harris County, TX |
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| Total
Students |
70 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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TX )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
13% |
35% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 7 students | | Grade 10 - 14 students | | Grade 11 - 21 students | | Grade 12 - 28 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
13 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
62% |
| Average Class Size |
7 |
| Number of AP Courses |
8 |
| List of Courses Offered |
Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom dress code |
Casual |
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| This
School |
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TX )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:5 |
1:9
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Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
170 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
5 hours |
7 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$22,800 |
| Tuition Notes |
Tuition for the 2008-09 school year is $22,800 to be remitted in three payments of $7,600 each: at the time of registration, on October 1 |
| Headmaster |
David Arnold |
| Admissions
Director |
David Arnold |
| Admissions
Associate |
Margaret De La Garza |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
4 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Volunteer Service Club | National Honors Society | | Intramural Basketball Team | Book Club |
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- 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.
- Profile last updated: 02/12/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
77042 ) |
| School
Zip (
77042 ) |
(
TX ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
36,282 people |
20,844,411 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
55% |
23% |
| Population Average
Age |
31 years old |
33 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.0 persons |
2.6 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$41,683 |
$46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
3.8 rooms |
5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
29 years old |
33 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 77042 |
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (77042)
What's a Zindex?
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
26% / 74% |
59% / 41% |
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