Allison Academy

1881 NE 164th Street, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162-0331 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Allison Academy is committed to providing each student with opportunities to develop a positive self-concept through achieving success. The self-esteem of each individual is vital to the development of a stable well-rounded person who can cope with life's challenges with confidence and good judgment. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that builds self-esteem through a success oriented learning environment. We are an accredited (Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), SACS/CASI, (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), AdvancED, Council for Transregional Accreditation (CITA). We are a non-sectarian private school for students in grades 6-12. We are recognized and respected as a caring institution, providing individual, customized educational programs to meet students' needs and help them realize their dreams. Our Mission Statement is to provide quality educational programs with an emphasis on meeting individual needs through small class sizes and a nurturing environment where student's self-esteem is valued and developed. We accept the responsibility of working in partnership with each student's parents to create students who are endowed with a lifelong love of learning, healthy self-image, and positive attitude that will enable each student to grow academically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The philosophy of the Allison Academy is to provide a learning environment and educational program of high quality to enhance the development of each individual student's social, emotional, intellectual, and academic growth. By providing a positive, democratic environment, the student will develop into a productive, self-confident citizen who recognizes the current social and environmental problems and understands the individual's responsibilities and value to society....

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School Overview:

 
Allison Academy
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Dyslexia, Mild Learning Disabilities, Reading and Math Remediation
Year Founded 1983
County Miami-Dade County, FL
Student Body
Total Students 99 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 19% 28%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 6 students
Grade 7 - 6 students
Grade 8 - 10 students
Grade 9 - 17 students
Grade 10 - 17 students
Grade 11 - 20 students
Grade 12 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Average Class Size 8
Number of AP Courses 3
Average SAT score 1000
Average ACT score 22
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khaki pants/skirts,shorts, polo style shirts with logo)
This School
(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,000
Tuition Notes Registration $450, Book Fee $500 Tuition deposit $1000, Tuition accepted annually, by semester, or in 10 monthly installments.
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,000
Acceptance Rate 88%
Head of School Dr. Sarah F. Allison
Admissions Director Margaret Sheriff
Admissions Associate Mrs. Margaret Sheriff
Sport
Total Sports Offered 2
 
Sports
BasketballTennis

School Notes:

  • Allison Academy is committed to providing each student with opportunities to develop a positive self-concept through achieving success. The self-esteem of each individual is vital to the development of a stable well-rounded person who can cope with life's challenges with confidence and good judgment. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that builds self-esteem through a success oriented learning environment. We are an accredited (Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), SACS/CASI, (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), AdvancED, Council for Transregional Accreditation (CITA). We are a non-sectarian private school for students in grades 6-12. We are recognized and respected as a caring institution, providing individual, customized educational programs to meet students' needs and help them realize their dreams. Our Mission Statement is to provide quality educational programs with an emphasis on meeting individual needs through small class sizes and a nurturing environment where student's self-esteem is valued and developed. We accept the responsibility of working in partnership with each student's parents to create students who are endowed with a lifelong love of learning, healthy self-image, and positive attitude that will enable each student to grow academically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The philosophy of the Allison Academy is to provide a learning environment and educational program of high quality to enhance the development of each individual student's social, emotional, intellectual, and academic growth. By providing a positive, democratic environment, the student will develop into a productive, self-confident citizen who recognizes the current social and environmental problems and understands the individual's responsibilities and value to society.
  • Profile last updated: 09/01/2009

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About This Zipcode (33162)
School Zip (33162)
(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 45,224 people 15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 20% 27%
Population Average Age 32 years old 38 years old
Average Household size 3.2 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $32,159 $40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.1 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 48 years old 33 years old
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Zipcode (33162)


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