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Sakkara Youth Institute

1209 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32301-0323 -

School Notes Overview:

Sakkara Youth Institute Independent School was founded by three intrepid and innovative thinkers Sharon Ames-Dennard, Ph.D., Dana Dennard, Ph.D., and Kha Dennard, Ed.D. Our school is named after the Sakkara Complex located in Ancient Kemet. It was the first institute of higher learning on the continent. It translates into a place where enlightenment dwells. In this millennium, the future will belong to those who prepare for it today. Consequently, it is imperative that we cultivate youth development. Sakkara Youth Institute is a college preparatory educational facility designed to prepare children to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. SYI is unique in its high expectations, culturally sensitive strategies and developmentally appropriate materials. Our primary mission is to develop SYI students into competent, caring, and contributing members of society. ...

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School Overview:

	Sakkara Youth Institute
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Leon County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	41 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 2 students
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 9 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 2 students
	Grade 4 - 2 students
	Grade 5 - 4 students
	Grade 6 - 1 students
	Grade 7 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Sakkara Youth Institute Independent School was founded by three intrepid and innovative thinkers Sharon Ames-Dennard, Ph.D., Dana Dennard, Ph.D., and Kha Dennard, Ed.D. Our school is named after the Sakkara Complex located in Ancient Kemet. It was the first institute of higher learning on the continent. It translates into a place where enlightenment dwells. In this millennium, the future will belong to those who prepare for it today. Consequently, it is imperative that we cultivate youth development. Sakkara Youth Institute is a college preparatory educational facility designed to prepare children to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. SYI is unique in its high expectations, culturally sensitive strategies and developmentally appropriate materials. Our primary mission is to develop SYI students into competent, caring, and contributing members of society.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

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posted on February 27, 2009 at 07:10:20 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (32301)	School Zip (32301)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	27,057 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	27%
Population Average Age	26 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$29,349	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.2 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	31 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	35% / 65%	66% / 34%