Hifz Academy vs. American Youth Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Body
Overview
Hifz Academy is a premier educational institution located in the heart of East Tampa.
Our commitment to providing high quality education to our community began in 2011 with 12 students enrolled in multiple grade levels.
Since then, our student population has grown exponentially, and we are currently serving over 300+ students. Students in grade Elementary (KG-5) and Secondary (6-12) experience academic rigor in the core content areas, Qur'an, and Religious Studies. Our program provided the students with an opportunity to learn and memorize the entire Qur`an, earning a distinguished status as a Hafiz or Hafiza of Qur'an, earn college credits towards their Associate Degree in addition to obtaining a high school diploma. Hifz Academy offers an array of after-school programs that includes basketball, soccer, volleyball and judo. Additionally, we offer afterschool academic programing that includes support for students to excel in literature, mathematics and other academic subjects.
AYA is a fully accredited PK-12 Islamic School with the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
English Language Learners
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2011
2004
Students Body
Total Students
480 students
590 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
53
Kindergarten Students
65
40
Grade 1 Students
50
51
Grade 2 Students
50
44
Grade 3 Students
40
46
Grade 4 Students
45
46
Grade 5 Students
40
26
Grade 6 Students
45
55
Grade 7 Students
35
59
Grade 8 Students
35
28
Grade 9 Students
30
47
Grade 10 Students
25
45
Grade 11 Students
10
22
Grade 12 Students
10
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
44 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1070
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(Blue navy pants and white shirt)
(Blue navy pants and white shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,395
$7,200
Tuition Notes
n/a
10% Discount for each child after first child.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Admissions Director
Rafeena Khan
Farhat Siddiqui
Admissions Associate
Hend Anowar
Eman Khalifeh
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
2