Lifes Academy serves 12 students in grades 7-12, is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of Lifes Academy is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lifes Academy?
The application deadline for Lifes Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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