American Youth Academy
AYA is a fully accredited PK-12 Islamic School with the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 517 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,200
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
American Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
517 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus A/B, AP Macroeconomics, AP US Govt, AP World History
Average SAT score
1070
Average ACT score
22
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Blue navy pants and white shirt)
(Blue navy pants and white shirt)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
10% Discount for each child after first child.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Farhat Siddiqui
Admissions Associate
Eman Khalifeh
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- AYA is a fully accredited PK-12 Islamic School with the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
School Reviews
5 12/16/2020
I have 2 granddaughters in the school ,I`m very happy for the school,they teach them to be excellent professionals Muslim.
5 4/6/2019
One of the best Islamic schools in the U.S.
5 4/6/2019
Great staff, helpful teachers.
5 7/24/2015
I have two kids one is in pK and the other one is in king garden. I wanna know how much cost for both?
thanks in advance
5 7/24/2015
This is an excellent Islamic school with a unique blend of excellence in academics and great character development!
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