School Notes Overview:
AYA is a fully accredited PK-12 Islamic School with the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
School Overview:
American Youth Academy
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| School Membership(s) | Islamic School League of America (ISLA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 2004 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 388 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 6% (FL School Avg.: 27%) |
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| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 65 students | ||
| Kind - 26 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 9 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 30% | |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 2 courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Macroeconomics | AP US Govt | |
| AP World History | ||
| Average SAT score | 1070 | |
| Average ACT score | 22 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Blue navy pants and white shirt) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 (National school avg.: 1:13) |
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| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days (FL School Avg.: 180 days) |
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| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours (FL School Avg.: 7 hours) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 50% | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |
| Head of School | Magda Saleh | |
| Admissions Director | Wafa Fahda | |
| Admissions Associate | Amani Odeh | |
School Notes:
AYA is a fully accredited PK-12 Islamic School with the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
- Profile last updated: 05/16/2012
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| Population (Approximate) | 42,281 people | 56,020,116 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 39% | 27% |
| Median Household Income | $35,709 | $40,837 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33617) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 47% / 53% | 66% / 34% |
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