AIM Academy
Tel:
(215)483-2461
- Our mission is to provide extraordinary educational opportunities to children with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing), and dyscalculia (math), utilizing research based intervention strategies and an arts-based learning environment that is college preparatory in scope and sequence and to develop a center for educational excellence and professional development to disseminate best practices to educators by providing access to the latest research-based curriculum, technology, and training.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 354 students
- Yearly Tuition: $35,850
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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AIM Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia / Language-based |
| Year Founded | 2006 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $2,550 |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | $2550 - Mornings Only - K-11 $3550 - Full Day - K - 10 |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 354 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 23% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Collared shirts for boys. Neat clothing for boys and girls. no blue jeans, sweatpants or athletic gear) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $35,850 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is: $35,850 1st-5th Grade $38,950 6th-11th Grade $39,750 12th Grade |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,878 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Lindsey Boden |
| Admissions Associate | Laura Rup |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, TennisBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 27 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Entrepreneurship, Eye to Eye Mentorship, First LEGO League Team, FRC (First Robotics Competition), FTC (First Technology Competition) Robotics, Global Competency and Social Sustainability, Homework Club, Horseback Riding Lessons, Junior Model UN, Media Arts, Mock Trial, Student Council, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Art and Design Club, Drama Society, Improv, The Moon- Arts Magazine, Young Actors/Drama Club, Young Playwrights Recreational Athletic Programs: Cheerleading, Fencing, Flag Football, Girls on the Run, Karate, Ski Club, Strength and fitness, Yoga |
School Notes
- AIM Academy was created with the belief that children with language based learning disabilities can and will thrive in a rigorous academic setting when they are taught by a highly committed, experienced and creative faculty who have ongoing access to the latest research, best practices, technological resources, and experts in their field. We dedicate ourselves to putting research into practice every day. Our students thrive in classrooms that offer multi-sensory and experiential learning and our programs are designed to foster self-esteem and social responsibility. Their academic and intellectual development is further enhanced by an array of extracurricular activities and enrichment in the arts, athletics and community service. It is our goal, that upon graduation, our students are prepared for the challenges, complexities and choices available to them at university and beyond. Curiosity, collaboration, compassion, confidence and critical thinking are their tools for success.
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School Reviews
| 5 My son moved to AIM during winter break of his freshman year. Suffering from Dysgraphia, a deficiency in written expression, Tyler is now a senior, co-captain of the varsity basketball and soccer teams and fully engaged and ready for college. He is able to express himself with more clarity and has enjoyed the smaller classrooms and unique way of learning AIM has provided.Their recruiting of a trained faculty staff and continuous goal to find better ways to prepare its students has been rewarding for Tyler and my family. AIM's campus atmosphere is contagious in all the right ways.My father loved to tell me that the shiniest diamonds are found in your backyard. AIM shines brightest for us.Maybe it can for your family too. - Posted by Parent - Garry Sklut |
| 5 As a former AIM student, I am extremely proud to be a part of a community as close as AIMs. Each and every teacher knows every student on both an academic and personal level, allowing classroom learning and participating to be much more comfortable and encouraging than at a larger school. AIM has opened many doors for me and has taught me many valuable learning skills, and techniques that I am currently able to apply at the college level. I thank AIM for the skills I have learned, the friends I have made and the opportunities/experiences I had that one simply couldn't find at any other school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Class of 2016 Student |
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