Dallas Academy
School Notes Overview:
Dallas Academy restores the promise of full academic enrichment to students with Learning Differences. We establish a meaningful connection with each student to overcome barriers to success....
School Overview:
Dallas Academy |
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| School Type | Special Education School | ||
| School Membership(s) | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Dyslexia/dysgraphia/math processing disorders/mild Asperger | ||
| Year Founded | 1965 | ||
| County | Dallas County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 180 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 1 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 3 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 4 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 22 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 10 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Uniforms required) |
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This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,000 | ||
| Tuition Notes | grades 1-6 $13,000; grades 7-11 $15,000 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | ||
| Head of School | Jim Richardson | ||
| Admissions Director | Jim Richardson | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 3 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chess Club | Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | ||
| Student Council | |||
School Notes:
- The following are some of the characteristics and/or programs that make Dallas Academy so special:
- Lots of TLC (Tender Loving Care) given to each student (especially those in Lower School)
- Small size and caring nature of teachers allow a family atmosphere
- Large number and variety of programs/courses for a school of this size, especially in competitive sports and Fine Arts.
- Award winning yearbook, put together by students
- Choir that travels for performances New in 2005/2006: The Dallas Academy Diagnostic Center A special evaluation service for intelligent children whose response to school results in undeveloped potential. New in 2008/2009: New Academic Building and renovation of existing building completed in time for Fall classes.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Chargers' Willingham making most of opportunities (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:14:19 am
The last two weeks, Trinity’s passing game was almost non-existent with the Chargers completing four passes in two games combined and two of those were thrown by running back Robert John Cepero. - MRT's Area H.S. Football Regular Season Review (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 07:45:38 am
2009 Gamebreakers Hunter Redman, RB, Midland Christian Despite missing the first two games of the year, the junior has turned in a huge year for the Mustangs. He’s rushed 182 times for 1,703 yards (9.4 yards per carry) and has scored 22 touchdowns. - Area six-man football playoffs net mixed results (The Weatherford Democrat)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 05:22:36 pm
The Willow Park Trinity Christian Academy Eagles defeated the Dallas Academy Bulldogs 58-28 in the first round of the TCAF Division I play-offs in a game played Friday, November 6, 2009 at Aledo Middle School. - Trinity Christian Academy rolls to 58-28 victory over Dallas Academy (The Aledo Community News)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 04:45:13 am
Tony Eierdam/The Community News: Trinity Christian Academy sophomore Danny Edwards turns the corner Friday night during the Eagles' 58-28 playoff victory over Dallas Academy at Aledo Middle School. read more - Paintin' pumpkins (The Selma Times-Journal)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 05:12:47 am
SELMA — Brushing thick strokes over the outside of the ceramic pumpkin, Becky Youngblood carefully spreads off-white paint. “The best advice I have gotten was that you have to treat it like fingernail polish,” Youngblood said. “If it starts to peel off, then you have to make the coat thicker.”
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75218) | School Zip (75218) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 21,710 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $50,652 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (75218) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 68% / 32% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Lakehill Preparatory School - 411 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Children's House and School - 75 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- Faith Academy - 36 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- Meadowview School - 68 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- Covenant School - 280 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
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