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 Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Christian)
955 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 894-0140
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 894-0140
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 76 students
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Daycare / Preschool
800 6th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-5437
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-5437
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2301 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 322-0800
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 322-0800
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3500 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 460-1851
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 460-1851
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southside Christian Academy
(Christian)
3624 Queensboro Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 327-2691
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 327-2691
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 73 students
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