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School Overview: |
Florida Air Academy
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| School Type | Military School | |
| School Membership(s) | Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1961 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 350 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 21% (FL School Avg.: 34%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% | |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| Calculus AB | Chemistry | |
| English & Composition (11th Grade) | English & Composition (12th Grade) | |
| Environmental Science | Government & Politics | |
| US History | ||
| Average SAT score | 1500 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (School Polo Shirts) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | |
| Admissions Director | Bryan Bergeron | |
| Admissions Associate | Kimberly Gocan | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports | |
Sports
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| Archery | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Drill Team | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Weightlifting | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 10 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Academic Team | Drill Team | |
| Environmental Club | Flight Training | |
| JROTC | Kitty Hawk Air Society | |
| National Honor Society | Rocket Club | |
| Skateboarding | Surf Team | |
View all schools in: Melbourne, Brevard County, Zip 32901
