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Megan Furth Academy |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis |
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Kindergarten - 8 |
| Year
Founded |
2004 |
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County |
San Francisco County, CA |
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| Total
Students |
155 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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| This
School |
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CA )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
75% |
42% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 15 students | | Grade 1 - 20 students | | Grade 2 - 20 students | | Grade 3 - 20 students | | Grade 4 - 20 students | | Grade 5 - 15 students | | Grade 6 - 15 students | | Grade 7 - 15 students | | Grade 8 - 15 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
11 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
60% |
| Average Class Size |
15 |
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| This
School |
(
CA )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:14 |
1:18
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$3,000 |
| Tuition Notes |
Families are encouraged to apply for scholarship and financial aid programs such as BASIC FUND, Guardsmen, and PSAS. Megan Furth Academy offers scholarships of up to $1000 for eligible students. |
| %
on Financial Aid |
85% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$1,500 |
| Headmaster |
Nicole McAuliffe |
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- Quick Facts
· Enrollment is 130 students in grades K - 8
· Average class size is 15, with a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1
· 95% of the fulltime teachers possess a CA Teaching Credential
· Tuition is $3000 per year, which is offset by a generous financial aid program that serves 80% of MFA families. The average financial assistance is 50% of the tuition and fees
Program Overview
· All classes K – 8 follow CA state standards and utilize research based curricular programs
· Students participate in physical education, music, health, art, computer, nutrition and drama classes
· All students have access to a state of the art computer lab which is connected to the school’s wireless network
· Extended morning and evening care is available to students in grades K – 6
· All 8th grade students prepare for high school admissions through SSAT prep classes and receive one-on-one assistance from our high school admissions counselor
Student Body
Diversity is a defining feature of our school
· Cultural – Our students and their families represent more than 25 different ethnic backgrounds.
· Religious – MFA serves children of all faiths.
· Economic – Families range from those paying full tuition to those who have full need-based scholarships, with most families falling in between.
· Geographic – 20 percent of students reside outside of San Francisco County commuting each day to attend MFA.
Location
Megan Furth Academy is currently housed at St. Dominic’s Church in lower Pacific Heights.By summer of 2007, work will begin on the school’s permanent campus occupying nearly half of a city block on Fell Street between Webster and Fillmore. This new site will open in the fall of 2009 and include grades Pre-K to 8.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
94115 ) |
| School
Zip (
94115 ) |
(
CA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
33,115 people |
33,864,644 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
64% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
35 years old |
33 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
1.9 persons |
2.8 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$54,879 |
$51,317 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
3.3 rooms |
4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
65 years old |
41 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (94115)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
22% / 78% |
55% / 45% |
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