Palmetto Bay Academy
16637 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL, 33157 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (786)293-5353
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Palmetto Bay Academy
School Level High school
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) Alternative School Network (ASN)
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools (NCACS)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
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 ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 28%
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 ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 *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 Jan. 1
Headmaster 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: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 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 38.7 years old
Average Household Size 3.0 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $47,332 $40,691
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 35 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (33157)



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% Owning / % Renting 71% / 29% 66% / 34%
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