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Pulaski Academy

12701 Hinson Road, Little Rock, AR, 72212-0722 -

School Notes Overview:

Pulaski Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for students from preschool to the twelfth grade. Pulaski Academy is committed to creating a diverse community dedicated to educational excellence. With its emphasis on high character standards and moral values, the school seeks to develop the total child. Pulaski Academy encourages its students to become thoughtful and responsible adults equipped to shape the future. Pulaski Academy enters the twenty-first century as a recognized educational leader among the public and non-public schools in Arkansas. The school's reputation will be founded on its continued commitment to academic excellence, student and parent participation, a healthy moral climate, and financial stability....

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School Overview:

	Pulaski Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Independent Schools Association of the Central States North Central Accreditation
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded	1971
County	Pulaski County, AR
Student Body
Total Students	1318 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AR) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	11%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 114 students
	Kind - 102 students
	Grade 1 - 90 students
	Grade 2 - 69 students
	Grade 3 - 82 students
	Grade 4 - 95 students
	Grade 5 - 93 students
	Grade 6 - 88 students
	Grade 7 - 80 students
	Grade 8 - 109 students
	Grade 9 - 111 students
	Grade 10 - 99 students
	Grade 11 - 90 students
	Grade 12 - 96 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	70%
Average Class Size	18
Number of AP Courses	20
Average ACT score	27
Classroom dress code	Casual (Uniforms (PK4 - 8th Grade); Khaki pants and polo shirts)
	This School	(AR) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Cost varies by grade. Please contact the admissions office directly for information regarding tuition, payment plans, and financial aid.
Head of School	Dr. William Mott
Admissions Director	Gregg Ledbetter
Admissions Associate	Janie Shirey
Sport
Total Sports Offered	16
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Dance	Drill Team
	Football	Golf
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	Weightlifting	Wrestling

School Notes:

Pulaski Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for students from preschool to the twelfth grade. Pulaski Academy is committed to creating a diverse community dedicated to educational excellence. With its emphasis on high character standards and moral values, the school seeks to develop the total child. Pulaski Academy encourages its students to become thoughtful and responsible adults equipped to shape the future. Pulaski Academy enters the twenty-first century as a recognized educational leader among the public and non-public schools in Arkansas. The school's reputation will be founded on its continued commitment to academic excellence, student and parent participation, a healthy moral climate, and financial stability.
Profile last updated: 11/18/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (72212)	School Zip (72212)	(AR) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,859 people	2,671,129 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	64%	14%
Population Average Age	42 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$73,510	$34,195
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.8 rooms	5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	30 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	63% / 37%