Clearwater Academy International
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
Clearwater, FL
801 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Clearwater
- Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Clearwater since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Clearwater, Florida, Clearwater Academy International is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 284 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 33% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 182 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
- 284
- Teachers
- 30.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 100 girls, 184 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 54% of independent schools in Florida (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% of independent schools in Florida.
- Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Clearwater Academy International 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 Clearwater Academy International
What grades does Clearwater Academy International serve?
Clearwater Academy International serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Clearwater Academy International?
About 284 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Clearwater Academy International?
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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