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Dominion Academy

Special education school · Grades 4–12

Norfolk, VA

400 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Virginia

In Norfolk, Virginia, Dominion Academy is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 33 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Virginia. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–12
Students
33
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 27 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of special education schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.

    Students by grade

    42
    64
    75
    84
    94
    105
    117
    122

    Student body

    Black55%
    White24%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian3%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

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

    More about Virginia'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 Dominion Academy

    What grades does Dominion Academy serve?

    Dominion Academy serves grades 4–12.

    How many students attend Dominion Academy?

    About 33 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Dominion Academy?

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

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