About the School
- The Academy in Saint Petersburg, FL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 7 through 11 with a total enrollment of 16 students.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 2 full–time teachers, supporting a city–based learning environment.
- The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Saint Petersburg community.
- The Academy operates without affiliation to any membership organizations and provides co–educational programming.
- Located in an urban setting, The Academy offers specialized education within a small student population.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Academy?
The application deadline for The Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Academy is King Queen Christian School For All Stude (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mount Zion Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bayfront Child Development Center (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 76 students
Christian
955 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 894-0140
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
800 6th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-5437
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
2301 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 322-0800
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
3500 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 460-1851
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-5 | 73 students
Christian
3624 Queensboro Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 327-2691
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Christian
3900 5th Ave N.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 623-0982
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1
2154 27th Avenue N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 209-7846
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Baptist
6565 78th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 592-2659
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 47 students
Christian
2901 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 865-3962
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 76 students
Christian
955 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 894-0140
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
2301 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 322-0800
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
3500 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 460-1851
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-5 | 73 students
Christian
3624 Queensboro Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 327-2691
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 43 students
Islamic
2401 5th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 592-2149
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
800 6th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-5437
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1900 12th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 823-6144
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
126 11th Avenue Ne -
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 822-5906
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 33 students
Alternative School
2624 54th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 201-4537
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anna Maria Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
8294.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 137th St
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
8295.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Seminole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
8295.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
8295.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Anona Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12301 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
8295.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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