Center Academy
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Center Academy is to provide students with a learning environment that facilitates the development of self-confidence, motivation, and academic skills, and gives students the opportunity to achieve success in life. It is often difficult for a child to maintain self-esteem when his/her learning requirements differ from other students in school. Therefore, we offer a highly structured educational program in an atmosphere that is familiar, understanding, nurturing, and supportive. Center Academy helps students with average to above average intelligence who "fall through the cracks" in school, or who need special help with organization, motivation, and/or social skills. ...
School Overview:
Center Academy |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) |
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) National Independent Private Schools Association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4 - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | LD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Learning Differences, Motivation | |
| Year Founded | 1968 | |
| County | Duval County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 56 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 28% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 4 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 8 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 18 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * 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 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies, with need-based and McKay Scholarships available | |
| Head of School | Stephanie Thompson | |
| Admissions Director | Stephanie Thompson | |
School Notes:
- The mission of Center Academy is to provide students with a learning environment that facilitates the development of self-confidence, motivation, and academic skills, and gives students the opportunity to achieve success in life. It is often difficult for a child to maintain self-esteem when his/her learning requirements differ from other students in school. Therefore, we offer a highly structured educational program in an atmosphere that is familiar, understanding, nurturing, and supportive. Center Academy helps students with average to above average intelligence who "fall through the cracks" in school, or who need special help with organization, motivation, and/or social skills.
- Profile last updated: 03/17/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (32257) | School Zip (32257) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 36,364 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 42% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $48,452 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 24 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (32257) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 64% / 36% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Mandarin Christian School - n/a - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Jacksonville Adventist Academy - 110 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
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- Conservative Christian Academy - 14 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
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