The First Academy

2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32805-0328 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The K-12 Christ-centered college preparatory program at The First Academy, a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Orlando, is recognized as a leader in the Christian school community. At all grade levels, the curriculum and classroom instruction on the TFA campus is focused on maximizing individual student achievement. Students benefit from a highly qualified faculty - many who have advanced degrees in their subject area - and a curriculum designed to meet or exceed all state and national academic benchmarks....

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School Overview:

 
The First Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1986
County Orange County, FL
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009
Student Body
Total Students 924 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 12% 28%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 15 students
Kind - 39 students
Grade 1 - 47 students
Grade 2 - 57 students
Grade 3 - 58 students
Grade 4 - 58 students
Grade 5 - 69 students
Grade 6 - 89 students
Grade 7 - 91 students
Grade 8 - 107 students
Grade 9 - 75 students
Grade 10 - 76 students
Grade 11 - 68 students
Grade 12 - 75 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 110 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 25%
Average Class Size 19
Number of AP Courses 11
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniforms)
This School
(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes The tuition range is $5095-$12045
% on Financial Aid 30%
Head of School Steve D. Whitaker, Ph.D.
Admissions Director Yvonne Englund
Admissions Associate Janie Weber

School Notes:

  • The K-12 Christ-centered college preparatory program at The First Academy, a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Orlando, is recognized as a leader in the Christian school community. At all grade levels, the curriculum and classroom instruction on the TFA campus is focused on maximizing individual student achievement. Students benefit from a highly qualified faculty - many who have advanced degrees in their subject area - and a curriculum designed to meet or exceed all state and national academic benchmarks.
  • Profile last updated: 11/05/2009

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About This Zipcode (32805)
School Zip (32805)
(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 24,432 people 15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 15% 27%
Population Average Age 33 years old 38 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $21,629 $40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.3 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 33 years old
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