Commonwealth Academy
School Overview:
Commonwealth Academy |
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| School Type | Alternative School | ||
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 4 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | ADD, ADHD, mild to moderate learning differences | ||
| County | Alexandria City County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 106 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 6 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 24 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | ||
| Average Class Size | 8 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Based on student demand | |||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $29,000 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Financial Aid available | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Susan Johnson | ||
| Admissions Director | Josh Gwilliam | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 1 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | |||
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22301) | School Zip (22301) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,224 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 65% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $73,026 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 65 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (22301) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 64% / 36% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Alexandria Country Day - 230 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt - 144 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- St Stephen's & St Agnes School - 1155 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Leary School Prince Georges Co - 63 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School - 1141 students - 3.4 mi. away - view location
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