Midwest Academy

2416 340th Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632
Tel: (319)524-3560
Grades: 6 - 12 | 120 students
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Midwest Academy is a private boarding school designed to help struggling teens. It is a self contained facility with dormitories, gymnasium, seminar room, library, cafeteria, classrooms, and recreational space. The Academy offers a highly structured environment where students can progress both academically and personally, developing proper motivation and self-direction. Student learn skills necessary to be successful before returning to their home environment. Midwest Academy uses a self-paced curriculum with a high level of teacher and classroom support that creates an atmosphere for accelerated learning away from the many distractions of the typical high school setting. Midwest Academy is nationally accredited by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. MWA and Keokuk Community School District have a unique duel enrollment agreement that allows a variety of educational opportunities, resources and support not available at other private schools.

School Overview:
Midwest Academy
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia/Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 2002
Student Body
Total Students 120 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (IA School Avg.: 12%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki Pants, Collared Shirt, Tie, Skirits, Sweaters)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $47,500
Tuition Notes Monthly rate decreases significantly once student reaches last level of their program.
Admissions Director Tara Akers
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Football
Soccer

Nearby Schools:

Midwest Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Keokuk Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 4.3 mi. away
Keokuk Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 5.2 mi. away
St. Vincent Elementary School
Gr. PK-5 | 5.9 mi. away
Sts Peter & Paul
Gr. K-7 | 6.6 mi. away
Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center
Gr. K | 12.7 mi. away

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