Excelsior Academy
Tel:
(619)583-6762
- ABOUT US Founded in 1988, Excelsior Academy is a non-profit school dedicated to serving K-12 students with learning disabilities throughout San Diego County.
- Our Mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment wherein students become literate, thinking, independent and productive citizens.
- Excelsior Academy has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, National School of Character and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 52 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Excelsior Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | ADD, ADHD, Autism, Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a |
Student Body
| Total Students | 52 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 35% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 9 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Katie Wilson |
| Admissions Associate | Jeannie Bailey |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, SoftballBasketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 13 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Aquaponics/Gardening Club, Board Game Club, Relaxation Club, Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Yoga |
School Notes
- As a private, nonpublic school, Excelsior serves students with learning differences in the San Diego area. Founded in 1988 and certified by the State of California, the Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Excelsior students are of average and above average intelligence in grades kindergarten through twelve whose needs fall within the areas of processing, memory, language, organization, attention, and socialization. The majority of Excelsior students have the potential to attend college. Consequently, the goals of the school are to guide students to understand their learning styles and learning differences and to achieve academic success, thereby realizing their potential.
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