American Youth Academy
Tel:
(813) 987-9282
- 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 517 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,200
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
American Youth Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Islamic School League of America (ISLA) Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 517 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | Link to List of Courses |
| 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) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,200 |
| 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 | Basketball, SoccerBasketball, Soccer, |
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).
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School Reviews
| 5 One of the best Islamic schools in the U.S. - Posted by Parent - Sarah |
| 5 Great staff, helpful teachers. - Posted by Parent - Zainab |
| 5 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 - Posted by Parent - bouta |
| 5 This is an excellent Islamic school with a unique blend of excellence in academics and great character development! - Posted by Parent - souze |
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