Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc

17811 Seven Mile Post Rd Athens, AL 35611
jmia.edublogs.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADD; ADHD; Autism, Dyslexia; Dyscalculia; Dysgraphia;
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Solid color shirt; Solid color pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$75 per week.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
JANICE M ISBELL
Application URL

School Notes

  • JMIA serves students struggling in a traditional classroom.
  • PURPOSES: The purposes of the Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy (Isbell Academy) are: (1) Provide educational services for at-risk students. (2) Accelerate the knowledge, skill, and abilities of the students to at and/or above grade-level expectations. The Isbell Academy is a non-profit, tax-exempt, private, institution of learning. Isbell Academy believes in training the whole student - intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical. Isbell Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality, religion, and ethnic origin. Isbell Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, or physical disability in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school sponsored programs. MISSION: To reach, remediate, and mentor every student enrolled at the Isbell Academy. Each student will be given individualized instruction and will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are paramount to success. VISION: As a principle centered and premier institution of leaning, the Isbell Academy believes that early identification and intervention of at-risk children are critical to thriving in today's society. By creating an environment that's conducive to individualized learning, the Academy envisions that this program will increase the student's confidence and desire to learn, thus having an overall positive effect on student morale and well being. Developing and training student leaders who will confidently meet the challenges of tomorrow are the goals of the Isbell Academy.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc cost?
Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc?
The acceptance rate of Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
When is the application deadline for Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc?
The application deadline for Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,686 for elementary schools and $11,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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