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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
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
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
John Hopkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 16th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Campbell Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 7th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2650
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2650
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Midtown Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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