Benjamin Franklin Academy
Tel:
(801)466-4326
- Benjamin Franklin Academy is an assistance program to homeschoolers. We teach your student core curriculum: History, Math, Science and English(reading, writing, literature, etc.) We assist parents in fulfilling their parental responsibility in the education of their children.While accepting children of all faiths, we offer an LDS-based curriculum at an affordable cost and a positive classroom experience.
- Benjamin Franklin Homeschool Academy strives to instill in children a value-based education to better serve their God, family and country.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 36 students
- Yearly Tuition: $200
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | mild learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 36 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 5 students |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (modest) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $200 |
| Tuition Notes | Sibling Discounts $175/month for first sibling $165/month for second sibling $155/month for third sibling and so on |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Marie Cox |
School Notes
- "ll"BFA is unique, in helping parents that want to homeschool their children. We have combined the two best ways to educate a child,homeschooling and Private school. By putting you, the parents in charge of their childs education your child will excel! "ll"We provide curriculum for the entire week as well as for Mondays- Fridays "ll"We have a small classroom ratio. "ll"We work close with parents and students. "ll"We have added a pre-school age 3 if potty trained and a computer Lab for Pre-2nd "ll"We allow prayer in class "ll" We start each school day with a short devotional and flag ceremony "ll"Each child works on his/her own level "ll"We encourage hands on learning "ll"We teach to different learning styles "ll"We encourage parent participation "ll"We use wholesome curriculum "ll"Students in grades 9-12 take the practice ACT twice a year "ll"We use mentoring in all our classrooms "ll" We are firm believers in the 'Founding Fathers' and the 'Constitution'
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