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The Alexander School

409 International Parkway, Richardson, TX, 75081-0750 -

School Notes Overview:

The objective of the Alexander School is to guide the individual in achieving his or her full potential. Dedicated to personal growth and academic excellence, the Alexander School encourages each student through the individual attention provided by small classes. Students are taught critical thinking, study skills, and time management in preperation for college admissions and success....

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School Overview:

	The Alexander School
School Membership(s)	Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 8 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year	Yes
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	ADHD/Aspergers/Mild LD
Year Founded	1975
County	Dallas County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	43 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	36%
Students by Grade
	Grade 8 - 3 students
	Grade 9 - 5 students
	Grade 10 - 10 students
	Grade 11 - 10 students
	Grade 12 - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Average Class Size	6
Number of AP Courses	9
	Advanced Courses
	AP World History	AP US History
	AP US Government	AP Spanish Language
	AP Physics	AP English Literature
	AP Chemistry	AP Calculus
	AP Biology
Average SAT score	1220
Average ACT score	23
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* 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	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$19,500
Tuition Notes	.
% on Financial Aid	10%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$9,000
Acceptance Rate	80%
Head of School	David Bowlin
Admissions Director	David B. Bowlin
Admissions Associate	Andy Cody
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Cross Country	Golf
	Sailing	Tennis
	Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	2
	Extracurriculars
	National Honor Society	Student Council

School Notes:

The objective of the Alexander School is to guide the individual in achieving his or her full potential. Dedicated to personal growth and academic excellence, the Alexander School encourages each student through the individual attention provided by small classes. Students are taught critical thinking, study skills, and time management in preperation for college admissions and success.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (75081)	School Zip (75081)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	32,660 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	50%	23%
Population Average Age	36 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$60,597	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	59% / 41%