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The Rock School

9818 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607-0326 -

School Notes Overview:

The Rock School provides a college-prep education with a Christian foundation. Utilizing the best in curriculum and teaching practice, students at The Rock School receive opportunities to excel in academics, character, leadership, service, the arts, athletics, and their Christian faith....

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School Overview:

	The Rock School
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1993
County	Alachua County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	219 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	40%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 40 students
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 10 students
	Grade 2 - 12 students
	Grade 3 - 12 students
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 15 students
	Grade 6 - 15 students
	Grade 7 - 15 students
	Grade 8 - 15 students
	Grade 9 - 15 students
	Grade 10 - 15 students
	Grade 11 - 15 students
	Grade 12 - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	30%
Average Class Size	11
Number of AP Courses	9
	Advanced Courses
	AP World History	AP United States History
	AP Modern European History	AP English Literature
	AP English Language	AP Computer Science A
	AP Chemistry	AP Calculus AB
	AP Biology
Average SAT score	1190
Average ACT score	23
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$4,850
Tuition Notes	Financial aid programs available.
Acceptance Rate	80%
Head of School	Bob Carter
Admissions Director	Jim McKenzie

School Notes:

College-Preparatory Education with a Christian Emphasis
Preschool, Elementary, Middle & High School
Low Teacher-to-Student Ratio & Small Class Sizes
Affordable, Private Education
Safe, Nurturing Environment
Before & After School Care
FHSAA Member School (Sports)
Honors & AP Courses Offered
Accredited Institution
Profile last updated: 07/16/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (32607)	School Zip (32607)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,215 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	27%
Population Average Age	25 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$26,453	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.4 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	28 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	36% / 64%	66% / 34%