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Southwestern Academy |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year |
Yes |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Learning Differences Supported |
Mild Learning Differences |
| Year
Founded |
1924 |
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County |
Yavapai County, AZ |
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| Total
Students |
40 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
(
AZ )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
50% |
36% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 10 students | | Grade 10 - 10 students | | Grade 11 - 8 students | | Grade 12 - 12 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
8 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
37% |
| Average Class Size |
6 |
| Number of AP Courses |
5 |
| List of Courses Offered |
Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation Data |
Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom dress code |
Casual |
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| This
School |
(
AZ )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:5 |
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
177 days |
177 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
8 hours |
7 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Aug. 15 / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$29,500 |
| Tuition Notes |
Cost is for US boarding students; aid is available for outstanding applicants. |
| %
on Financial Aid |
20% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$15,000 |
| Acceptance
Rate |
60% |
| Headmaster |
Robert Bufton |
| Admissions
Director |
Al Zamora |
| Admissions
Associate |
Brian Thomas |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
6 |
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Sports |
| Basketball | Cross Country | | Equestrian | Golf | | Soccer | Volley Ball |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
13 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Student Government | Sporting Clays | | Rock Climbing | Photography | | Mountain Biking | LaCrosse | | International Club | Indoor climbing | | Equestrian | Drama | | Canyoneering | Camping | | Arizona Heritage | |
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- Southwestern Academy seeks students who:
- Are serious about preparing for college
- Want small class sizes and individual attention from their teachers
- Are willing to be challenged to think independently and who want to take an active role in their own education
- Want to be part of a small and close-knit campus community with students from around the world
- Are willing to serve others and are generous with their time and talents
- Are excited about outdoor learning and outdoor activities
- Enjoy nature and who are interested in caring for the environment
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
86339 ) |
| School
Zip (
86339 ) |
(
AZ ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
n/a |
5,130,874 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
n/a |
25% |
| Population Average
Age |
n/a |
34.2 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
n/a |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
n/a |
$43,318 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
n/a |
4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
n/a |
30 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 86339 |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
n/a / n/a |
60% / 40% |
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