The Foundation Academy
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- Founded in 1988, The Foundation Academy is a private school in Jacksonville, Florida, whose mission is to educate children in an art-centered, project/inquiry-based, S.T.E.M. focused, family-like environment.
- We believe in helping each student become a critical thinker and a lifelong learner.
- TFA is fully accredited by SACS/CASI and includes a dual enrollement program.
- We understand that this world is an integrated environment that overlaps the academic, artistic, emotional, physical and spiritual components. We mirror this integration in our curriculum to prepare students to succeed in today's world.
- The Foundation Academy includes a working Aquaponic farm, organic gardens, art rooms and a state of the art black box theater.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 350 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The Foundation Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other special emphasis association(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 350 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 60% State avg.: 41% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Advanced Courses | Dual Enrollment |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Scholarships Available! |
| % on Financial Aid | 85% |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kristen DeArmas |
| Admissions Associate | Tiffanee Lowe |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Cross Country, Dance, SoccerCross Country, Dance, Soccer |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Walk, Cross Country, Drama Club or Organization: Farming, NCCER Arts and Music Programs: Performing Arts |
School Notes
- Founded in 1988, The Foundation Academy is a private school in Jacksonville, Florida, whose mission is to educate children in an art-centered, project/inquiry-based, S.T.E.A.M. focused, family-like environment. We believe in helping each student become a critical thinker and a lifelong learner. TFA is fully accredited by SACS/CASI and includes a dual enrollement program. We understand that this world is an integrated environment that overlaps the academic, artistic, emotional, physical and spiritual components. We mirror this integration in our curriculum to prepare students to succeed in today's world. The Foundation Academy includes a working Aquaponic farm, organic gardens, art rooms and a black box theater.
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