Upward Trend Academy
Special education school · Grades K–8
New Smyrna, FL
311 N Orange St, New Smyrna, FL 32168
Overall grade: B+
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What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In New Smyrna, Florida, Upward Trend Academy is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 39 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 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–8
- Students
- 39
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of special education schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of special education schools in Florida.
- Compared with 37 special education schools in Florida.
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 Upward Trend 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 Upward Trend Academy
What grades does Upward Trend Academy serve?
Upward Trend Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Upward Trend Academy?
About 39 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Upward Trend 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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