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Learning Independence for Tomorrow

Special education school · Grades K–12

Clearwater, FL

1005 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest special education school in Clearwater
  • Growing: enrollment up 102% since 2015–16

In Clearwater, Florida, Learning Independence for Tomorrow is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 170 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 102% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 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
170
Teachers
16.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 156 girls, 14 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

    • Larger than 95% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    84’15–16119’17–18116’19–20133’21–22170’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded24
    K5
    18
    27
    310
    418
    511
    627
    716
    88
    911
    1011
    117
    127

    Student body

    White72%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Black9%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Learning Independence for Tomorrow 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 Learning Independence for Tomorrow

    What grades does Learning Independence for Tomorrow serve?

    Learning Independence for Tomorrow serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Learning Independence for Tomorrow?

    About 170 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Learning Independence for Tomorrow?

    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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