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Houston Outdoor Learning Academy (HOLA)

2731 Houston Avenue, Houston, TX, 77009 -

School Notes Overview:

Houston Outdoor Learning Academy, or HOLA, is a full-time school for students in grades 6 through 12 who wish to combine their innate curiosity, love of the outdoors, and academic growth into an educational setting that uses a hands-on approach to enhance self-esteem, multiple intelligences, academic knowledge, social skills, and personal success. Houston Outdoor Learning Academy is comprised of an incredibly dedicated group of staff members. Coming from various backgrounds and walks of life, one thing they have in common is their love of teaching. Each teacher at H.O.L.A. gets to know each and every student who attends the school on a personal level, creating an environment of understanding and mutual respect that is very important, yet hard to find in an educational atmosphere....

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School Overview:

	Houston Outdoor Learning Academy (HOLA)
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
Learning Differences Supported	yes
Year Founded	2000
County	Harris County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	16 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	38%	28%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 1 students
	Grade 7 - 4 students
	Grade 9 - 5 students
	Grade 10 - 1 students
	Grade 12 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$10,500
% on Financial Aid	20%
Head of School	Dan Zimmerman

School Notes:

Houston Outdoor Learning Academy, or HOLA, is a full-time school for students in grades 6 through 12 who wish to combine their innate curiosity, love of the outdoors, and academic growth into an educational setting that uses a hands-on approach to enhance self-esteem, multiple intelligences, academic knowledge, social skills, and personal success. Houston Outdoor Learning Academy is comprised of an incredibly dedicated group of staff members. Coming from various backgrounds and walks of life, one thing they have in common is their love of teaching. Each teacher at H.O.L.A. gets to know each and every student who attends the school on a personal level, creating an environment of understanding and mutual respect that is very important, yet hard to find in an educational atmosphere.
Profile last updated: 07/12/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77009)	School Zip (77009)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	42,380 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	18%	23%
Population Average Age	31 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$32,995	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.6 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	62 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	53% / 47%	59% / 41%