Great Lakes Academy vs. Wind Rose Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Great Lakes Academy offers a positive school experience for students in 4th-12th grade with average to above average intelligence, diagnosed with various Learning Differences, ADHD and / or ASD Level 1 (frmly Aspergers Syndrome). GLA's academic environment is innovative, positive and nurturing.
Our small class sizes and multi-sensory teaching methods give students the skills for success, both socially and academically.
Wind Rose Academy in Plano, TX, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 30 students in grades K–12 within a city–based community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 10 teachers supporting individualized instruction.
Wind Rose Academy represents 14% student diversity and operates a campus size of 29 acres.
As a co–educational institution, the academy focuses exclusively on special education programs in a large city locale.
Tuition and other financial details align with private school norms in Plano, where average elementary and high school tuitions are approximately $13,750.
Grades Offered
4-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Various LD, ADHD, ASD Level 1 (frmly Aspergers Syndrome)
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Year Founded
1996
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Students Body
Total Students
97 students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
2
Grade 1 Students
-
1
Grade 2 Students
-
3
Grade 3 Students
-
2
Grade 4 Students
4
7
Grade 5 Students
8
-
Grade 6 Students
10
3
Grade 7 Students
10
2
Grade 8 Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
13
1
Grade 10 Students
12
3
Grade 11 Students
16
3
Grade 12 Students
6
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
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Average Class Size
10
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Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
3:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(GLA uniform shirt with Khaki pants or jeans.)
(GLA uniform shirt with Khaki pants or jeans.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$21,000
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Tuition Notes
19-20 Tuition costs are dependent upon grade level: * 4th Grade - 8th Grade - $17,400.00 *9th - 12th Grade - $19,500.00. There is also a $700 annual registration fee.
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Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Marjolein J. Borsten
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
After School ClubsMultimedia Club
Strategy Game Club etc.such as Chess Club
Various after school clubs are offered to our students