Hifz Academy vs. American Youth Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
Hifz Academy is a premier educational institution located in the heart of East Tampa.
Our commitment to providing high quality education to our community began in 2011 with 12 students enrolled in multiple grade levels.
Since then, our student population has grown exponentially, and we are currently serving over 500 students. Students in grade Elementary (KG-5) and Secondary (6-12) experience academic rigor in the core content areas, Qur'an, and Religious Studies. Our program provided the students with an opportunity to learn and memorize the entire Qur`an, earning a distinguished status as a Hafiz or Hafiza of Qur'an, earn college credits towards their Associate Degree in addition to obtaining a high school diploma. Hifz Academy offers an array of after-school programs that includes basketball, soccer, volleyball and judo. Additionally, we offer afterschool academic programing that includes support for students to excel in literature, mathematics and other academic subjects.
AYA is a fully accredited PK-12 Islamic School with the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI) that was established in 2004.
Grades Offered
K-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
English Language Learners
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2011
2004
Students Body
Total Students
480 students
1227 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
16
Pre-K Students
-
79
Kindergarten Students
65
89
Grade 1 Students
50
75
Grade 2 Students
50
90
Grade 3 Students
40
103
Grade 4 Students
45
111
Grade 5 Students
40
86
Grade 6 Students
45
90
Grade 7 Students
35
103
Grade 8 Students
35
90
Grade 9 Students
30
80
Grade 10 Students
25
76
Grade 11 Students
10
80
Grade 12 Students
10
59
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
95 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
n/a
22
Number of AP Classes
n/a
3
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
n/a
1070
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(Uniform Tunic, Polo, Abaya, Black pants)
(Uniform Tunic, Polo, Abaya, Black pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,395
$11,225
Tuition Notes
n/a
5% Discount for each child after first child.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Admissions Director
Rafeena Khan
Fattimah Arafat
Admissions Associate
Hend Anowar
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Art and Imagination ClubChess Club
Colors for CareCooking Club
Craft ClubCrochet Club
Debate ClubGardening Club
HOSAMYP Community Project
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Personal ProjectsSensory Club
Sports ClubStudent Council
Tatreez and Tea ClubWriting and Storytelling Club
Yearbook Club