Foundations Academy vs. Excelsior Academy
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School Overview
School
Foundations Academy
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110
Elementary schoolSan Diego, CA 92110
Excelsior AcademyCombined school
Top Rankings
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Excelsior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Extracurriculars
Overview
Our students find success through intensive 1:1 intervention for learning/social problems.
Our goal is to help students overcome these challenges within one year, enabling them attend their schools of choice.
Our creative solutions include full day enrollment, part day attendance with dual enrollment in another school, or homeschool support options.
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.
Grades Offered
2-8
3-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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ADD, ADHD, Autism, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2009
1988
Students Body
Total Students
10 students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
1
2
Grade 5 Students
-
2
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 8 Students
8
14
Grade 9 Students
-
5
Grade 10 Students
-
3
Grade 11 Students
-
8
Grade 12 Students
-
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
2
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:2
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
Laura Johnson
Katie Wilson
Admissions Associate
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Jeannie Bailey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Aquaponics/Gardening Club, Art Club, Basketball, Board Game Club, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Relaxation Club, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Yearbook Club, Yoga