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Sophia Academy

2880 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30341-0303 -

School Notes Overview:

The Sophia Academy curriculum is designed specifically for students of average to superior IQ, who have a diagnosed learning disability that results in auditory and/or visual processing difficulties, dyslexia and attention deficit issues. The low teacher/student ratio, acclaimed Orton-Gillingham approach to reading and our multisensory teaching benefits all students. Our weekly chapel programs and character trait program reinforce the Christian education. ...

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School Overview:

	Sophia Academy
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Institute for Independent Education Georgia Accrediting Commission
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Average to Superior IQ, Auditory, Visual Processing difficulties, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia
Year Founded	1999
County	Dekalb County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	216 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	31%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 24 students
	Grade 1 - 24 students
	Grade 2 - 24 students
	Grade 3 - 24 students
	Grade 4 - 24 students
	Grade 5 - 24 students
	Grade 6 - 24 students
	Grade 7 - 24 students
	Grade 8 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	8
Classroom dress code	Formal (uniform)
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$18,700
Tuition Notes	$100.00 Testing Fee, $18,700.00 2008-2009 Tuition, $500.00 Registration/Book Fees
% on Financial Aid	15%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,500
Acceptance Rate	95%
Head of School	Marie S. Corrigan
Admissions Director	Marie S. Corrigan
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Cross Country	Soccer
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	8
	Extracurriculars
	BETA Club	Drama Club
	Art Club	Robotics
	Intramurals	Brownies
	SGA	One Act Play

School Notes:

The Sophia Academy curriculum is designed specifically for students of average to superior IQ, who have a diagnosed learning disability that results in auditory and/or visual processing difficulties, dyslexia and attention deficit issues. The low teacher/student ratio, acclaimed Orton-Gillingham approach to reading and our multisensory teaching benefits all students. Our weekly chapel programs and character trait program reinforce the Christian education.
Profile last updated: 05/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (30341)	School Zip (30341)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,036 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	42%	21%
Population Average Age	31 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$50,349	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	30 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	43% / 57%	66% / 34%