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Allison Academy

1881 NE 164th Street, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162-0331 -

School Notes Overview:

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
	Basketball	Tennis

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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School Zip Statistics:

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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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33162) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	66% / 34%