New Way Academy
Tel:
(602)389-8600
- New Way Academy New Way Academy is Arizona’s only non-profit, independent kindergarten through grade twelve day school specializing in children with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, and language based learning differences.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 242 students
- Yearly Tuition: $21,950
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
New Way Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | ADHD, Dyslexia/Language-based Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 242 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 41% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (appropriate school clothing) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,950 |
| Tuition Notes | New students are required to complete a one-time Program Planning Fee at an additional cost of $2,250. |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Samantha Hirsch |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Weightlifting |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Club, Cheerleading, Drama, Maker's Workshop, Yoga Club |
School Notes
- Experienced staff trained in research-based programs such as Wilson Reading, Lindamood Bell,
- 8:1 student teacher ratio
- Individualized Education Plan for every student
- Occupational and Speech Therapy
- Multi-sensory approach
- Assistive Technology
- Enhanced self-esteem
- Proven academic achievement
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