American Youth Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Tampa, FL
5905 E 130th Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest private schools in Florida
- The largest private school in Tampa
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 210% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Tampa since at least 2011
American Youth Academy is a Islamic private school in Tampa, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,008 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 210% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,008
- Teachers
- 78 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 490 girls, 518 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
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Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask American Youth Academy whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about American Youth Academy
What grades does American Youth Academy serve?
American Youth Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend American Youth Academy?
About 1,008 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at American Youth 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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