River Oaks Academy
ROA offers a tailored education for students with a wide variety of needs, including students with learning differences and international students who need ESL instruction.
The common need is a small student-teacher ratio, individualized attention and appropriately modified curriculum.
Our learning environment is intentionally suppportive of students' individual needs.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes, All Learning Differences are supported
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Depends on the needs of the student but ranges from $15k-20k per year
Admissions Director
Lisa Green
Source: Verified school update
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