Sophia Academy
Tel:
(401)784-0021
- Mission: Changing the lives of girls from low income homes through an empowering middle school education
- Sophia introduces girls to educational experiences that expand their world view; encourage them to be active and informed citizens; and empower them to see the world through a social justice lens.
- By utilizing best practices in gender responsive education, Sophia Academy fosters the academic, cultural and social growth of our students.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 5-8
- Students: 62 students
- Yearly Tuition: $16,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
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School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 62 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 95% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,000 |
| Tuition Notes | IMPORTANT: All families must have income that is no more than 250% above the federal poverty line. Families pay a percentage of the tuition, ranging from $40 to $125 per month. |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $14,600 |
| Admissions Director | Angelia Duran |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports |
| Sports | BasketballBasketball |
School Notes
- To be eligible for acceptance, students must be female or identify as female, be within the ages of 9-14 and applying for grades 5 - 8, students must be residents of Providence, RI and family income must be no more than 250% over the poverty line as dictated by the most current federal poverty guidelines.
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