Academy Prep Center Of Tampa
School Notes Overview:
Academy Prep Center for Education was formed in 1998 with its first school in south St. Petersburg. The Ybor Center, Academy Prep Center of Tampa, opened in 2003, replicating the success of our sister campus. At Academy Prep, we change young people's lives by providing an education that is decidedly untraditional. Students receive four years of tuition-free, college-preparatory education in 5th through 8th grade. Students attend up to 11 hours a day, 6 days a week, 11 months each year. The school provides a demanding academic curriculum and a multitude of enrichment activities along with emotional support and social guidance. Students benefit from an additional eight years of graduate support that guides and counsels them continually through their high school and college careers....
School Overview:
Academy Prep Center Of Tampa |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 2003 | |
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 115 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
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| % Students of Color | 99% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 5 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 28 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (uniform, collared AP shirt with navy, shorts, pants, or skort) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 203 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 11 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | all students attend on full scholarships | |
| Head of School | Lincoln J. Tamayo | |
| Admissions Director | Ms. Pam Hooks | |
School Notes:
- Academy Prep Center for Education was formed in 1998 with its first school in south St. Petersburg. The Ybor Center, Academy Prep Center of Tampa, opened in 2003, replicating the success of our sister campus. At Academy Prep, we change young people's lives by providing an education that is decidedly untraditional. Students receive four years of tuition-free, college-preparatory education in 5th through 8th grade. Students attend up to 11 hours a day, 6 days a week, 11 months each year. The school provides a demanding academic curriculum and a multitude of enrichment activities along with emotional support and social guidance. Students benefit from an additional eight years of graduate support that guides and counsels them continually through their high school and college careers.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33605) | School Zip (33605) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,081 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 11% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $20,424 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.7 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 51% / 49% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St Peter Claver Catholic School - 132 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Independent Community School - 14 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Sacred Heart Academy - 195 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Sago Palm Educational Academy Inc. - 5 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Villa Madonna School - 443 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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