Allison Academy

1881 NE 164th Street, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162-0331
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, Middle States Accreditation (MSA). 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 every 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.

School Overview:

Allison Academy
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia, Mild Learning Disabilities, Reading and Math Remediation
Year Founded 1983
Student Body
Total Students 95 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 19% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 8 students
Number of AP Courses 2 courses
Advanced Courses
AP English Composition & Literature
Average SAT score 1000
Average ACT score 22
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khaki pants/skirts,shorts, polo style shirts with logo)
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%
Admissions Director Margaret Sheriff
Admissions Associate Amy Robayo
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Tennis

School Notes:

    • Allison Academy is a small school with a "family" atmosphere. 
    • We provide a full curriculum of courses that meet and exceed the State requirements for a high school diploma and for college/university entrance.
    • We provide a wide range of electives including art, drama, journalism, yearbook, guitar, team sports, forensic science, anthropology, and personal finance.
    • We have the following after school activities:  rock/jazz band, art club, chess club, scrabble club, student government, dinner/ prom committee
    • Sports available are the following:  basketball, volleyball, tennis, track & field

    Profile last updated: 10/03/2012

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