West Dade Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Miami, FL
10950 SW 34th St, Miami, FL 33165
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Miami since at least 2011
In Miami, Florida, West Dade Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 79 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 80% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. 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–12
- Students
- 79
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% 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 West Dade 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 West Dade Academy
What grades does West Dade Academy serve?
West Dade Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend West Dade Academy?
About 79 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at West Dade 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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