The Foundation Academy
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 and STEM Certified by COGNIA 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/Hydroponic farm, organic gardens, art rooms, Tai Chi practice as a part of the daily schedule, and a state of the art black box theater.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 408 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
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Top Rankings
The Foundation Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
408 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Advanced Courses
Dual Enrollment
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,000
Tuition Notes
Scholarships Available!
% on Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Tia Unthank
Admissions Associate
Tiffanee Lowe
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Farming, NCCER
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Walk, Drama, Performing Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cross Country
Farming, NCCER
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Walk, Drama, Performing Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cross Country
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 and STEM Certified by COGNIA 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.
Profile last updated: 07/20/2021
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School Reviews
5 10/3/2019
unique culture. project based inquiry curriculum. diverse student composition. I commit faculty to the children's academic and social success.
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