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New Way Learning Academy

1300 N 77th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257-0852 -

School Notes Overview:

New Way Learning Academy's mission is to educate children with learning differences to fulfill their potential. We serve K-12 students with dyslexia, ADHD and other neurological processing disorders. We customize our instruction to teach the way that each student learns....

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School Overview:

	New Way Learning Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	ADHD, Dyslexia/Language-based Learning Differences
Year Founded	1968
County	Maricopa County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	116 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	31%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 2 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 11 students
	Grade 6 - 9 students
	Grade 7 - 17 students
	Grade 8 - 14 students
	Grade 9 - 12 students
	Grade 10 - 11 students
	Grade 11 - 9 students
	Grade 12 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	55%
Average Class Size	6
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$18,750
Tuition Notes	New students are required to complete a Program Planning process at an additional cost of $2,250.
% on Financial Aid	10%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$10,000
Acceptance Rate	60%
Head of School	Dawn Gutierrez
Admissions Director	Denise Collier
Sport
Total Sports Offered	3
	Sports
	Basketball	Football
	Track and Field

School Notes:

Experienced staff trained in research-based programs such as Wilson Reading, Lindamood Bell, Dr. Mel Levine's Schools Attuned
7:1 student teacher ratio
Individualized Education Plan for every student
Occupational and Speech Therapy
Multi-sensory approach
Assistive Technology
Enhanced self-esteem
Proven academic achievement
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

In the News:

Catering brings revenue to school district (The Arizona Republic)
posted on March 3, 2009 at 11:47:47 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85257)	School Zip (85257)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,027 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	31%	25%
Population Average Age	39 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$40,686	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	29 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (85257) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	71% / 29%	62% / 38%