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Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,925
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Royal blue
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Registration $150 Non-refundable
Tuition $6925
Books $300
Test Fee $50
Graduation Fee $85 (Seniors Only)
Extended Session Fees $200- $400
Summer Program Cost
$300
Summer Program Cost Notes
$75 - $300 per week.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,919
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Sharon Hong
Admissions Associate
Beth Williams
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: the student becomes the teacher
- MISSION
- The Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts (SoLA) is a nonsectarian, college preparatory middle and high school. SoLA offers a broad and engaging curriculum designed to provide a strong foundation for academic excellence, develop the potential of students, and cultivate independent thinkers, while encouraging creativity, integrity and balance. Its purpose is exclusively for students in grades 7th through 12th in the EscaRosa area.
- SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
- SoLA acknowledges that every child possesses intrinsic worth and dignity as a person. This existential fact demands a curriculum broad enough to allow the student experiences, through education, that behold a whole view of life and encourage in-depth factual pursuits for developing lifelong learners. We believe that quality education helps the student acquire the insights to know from whence they come-and where they are going, thus inspiring young individuals to think critically and perceive their role within the ever-evolving human experience.
- SoLA commits itself to carrying our founder`s educational philosophy of "The student becomes the teacher." We believe that his timeless mission encapsulates the core values we strive to instill in today`s students: self-knowledge, respect, and responsibility. With the development of these core values an inner-directed student may emerge. For this to take place, the student must possess an awareness of not only their learning style but others as well, understand personal responsibilities, and have a clear recognition of the consequences of one`s actions. We believe this may be attained by building a strong foundation in the Liberal Arts, and providing an education that is free from the vortex of politics.
- PURPOSE
- Our purpose is to provide a secondary education aiding in the student`s development of college preparatory skills by mastering the following: problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the technique of research & independent study, ability to listen & speak well, and confidence in oral presentations.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts cost?
Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts's tuition is approximately $6,925 for private students and $300 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts?
The acceptance rate of Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts's ranking?
Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts?
The application deadline for Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts located?
Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts is located in the Old East Hill neighborhood of Pensacola, FL.
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