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Palmetto Bay Academy

16637 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL, 33157 -

School Notes Overview:

Palmetto Bay Academy provides a top quality educational alternative for secondary students who desire a small, nurturing environment. Our program has a proven record of success with students who aren't reaching their full potential in traditional public or private schools. We offer rigorous academics in a socially and emotionally supportive setting. All levels of instruction are available, from remedial to Advanced Placement. Our goal is to help students develop the values, motivation, and self-reliance that will successfully prepare them for the future. ...

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School Overview:

	Palmetto Bay Academy
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s) State or regional independent school association National Independent Private Schools Association Alternative School Network
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 7 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	ADD, ADHD, Processing, Gifted
Year Founded	2000
County	Miami-Dade County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	20 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 7 - 1 students
	Grade 8 - 1 students
	Grade 9 - 2 students
	Grade 10 - 2 students
	Grade 11 - 7 students
	Grade 12 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	6
Number of AP Courses	15
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(FL) 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	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Head of School	Lois Dimos

School Notes:

Small class size (maximum 7 students)
Challenging academic content
Integrated computer technology
Online courses with audio and streaming video
Curriculum customized to student's level
Study skills and organizational strategies
Long and short term goal setting
Higher-level thinking, not memorization
Self-paced instruction
Accelerate learning or recapture credits
Nurturing, home-like environment
Field trips and enrichment activities
Community service component
Profile last updated: 01/19/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33157)	School Zip (33157)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	61,288 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	34%	27%
Population Average Age	35 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$47,332	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	36 years old	33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33157) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	71% / 29%	66% / 34%