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The Academy (Closed 2013)

820 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
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鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with 2 full鈥搕ime teachers, supporting a city鈥揵ased 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鈥揺ducational programming.
Located in an urban setting, The Academy offers specialized education within a small student population.

School Overview

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
The Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

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).

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