Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
At Fort Lauderdale Prep School we have a commitment to excellence in developmental education and a partnership between the family and the school. Our program looks at each child as a unique individual and tailors activities and learning experiences to fit his or her developmental needs. We provide a classroom with a learning centered approach. We recognize and welcome the uniqueness of each student and value the resulting diversity. Through the development of academic, artistic, physical and social skills every student's growth is encouraged and supported. Personal integrity, responsibility and social concern for others along with academic achievement are our fundamental principles. ...
School Overview:
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) National Independent Private Schools Association Other school association(s) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1986 | ||
| County | Broward County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 206 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 58% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 18 students | |||
| Kind - 18 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 17 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 7 | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | From $6,000 to $15,000. Call for specific programs, costs & fees. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 30% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Larry Berkowitz | ||
| Admissions Director | Jonathan A. Lonstein | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| After School Sports Club | Chess Club | ||
| Computer Club | Forensics Club | ||
| Homework Club - Daily from 3pm to 4pm | Student Council | ||
| Student Newspaper | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- National & International Accreditation & Recognition
- Small School, Small Classes & Low Student/Teacher Ratio
- Traditional College Prep School Environment
- Honors, Advanced & AP Classes Available
- Resource Program for Under Achieving Students
- I-20 Visas & ESOL for International Students
- Transportation & Aftercare Available
- Summer School for Kindergarten thru 12th Grade
- Profile last updated: 01/23/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33311) | School Zip (33311) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 65,469 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 14% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $25,557 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33311) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 49% / 51% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Full Gospel Christian Academy - 27 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Holy Temple Christian Academy - 164 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Fort Lauderdale Christian School - 332 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Calvary Christian Academy - 1331 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Upper Room Christian Faith Center And Academy - 154 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
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