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American Collegiate Academy

Independent school · Grades K–12

Clearwater, FL

1740 S Mlk Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 7 independent schools in Clearwater

American Collegiate Academy is an independent private school in Clearwater, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 144 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 60% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
144
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 47 girls, 97 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 60% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 56% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by grade

    K3
    15
    21
    37
    44
    58
    69
    710
    817
    914
    1022
    1124
    1220

    Student body

    Black78%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    White6%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask American Collegiate Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Florida's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about American Collegiate Academy

    What grades does American Collegiate Academy serve?

    American Collegiate Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend American Collegiate Academy?

    About 144 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at American Collegiate Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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