Megan Furth Academy (Closed 2010)

Megan Furth Academy, a K-8 Catholic school located at St.
Dominic's Church in San Francisco is currently recruiting students in grades K-4 for Fall 2008.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
2004

Student Body

Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Megan Furth Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Families are encouraged to apply for scholarship and financial aid programs such as BASIC FUND, Guardsmen, and PSAS. Megan Furth Academy offers scholarships of up to $1000 for eligible students.
% on Financial Aid
85%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500

School Notes

  • Quick Facts · Enrollment is 130 students in grades K - 8 · Average class size is 15, with a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1 · 95% of the fulltime teachers possess a CA Teaching Credential · Tuition is $3000 per year, which is offset by a generous financial aid program that serves 80% of MFA families. The average financial assistance is 50% of the tuition and fees Program Overview · All classes K – 8 follow CA state standards and utilize research based curricular programs · Students participate in physical education, music, health, art, computer, nutrition and drama classes · All students have access to a state of the art computer lab which is connected to the school's wireless network · Extended morning and evening care is available to students in grades K – 6 · All 8th grade students prepare for high school admissions through SSAT prep classes and receive one-on-one assistance from our high school admissions counselor Student Body Diversity is a defining feature of our school · Cultural – Our students and their families represent more than 25 different ethnic backgrounds. · Religious – MFA serves children of all faiths. · Economic – Families range from those paying full tuition to those who have full need-based scholarships, with most families falling in between. · Geographic – 20 percent of students reside outside of San Francisco County commuting each day to attend MFA. Location Megan Furth Academy is currently housed at St. Dominic's Church in lower Pacific Heights.By summer of 2007, work will begin on the school's permanent campus occupying nearly half of a city block on Fell Street between Webster and Fillmore. This new site will open in the fall of 2009 and include grades Pre-K to 8.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Megan Furth Academy cost?
Megan Furth Academy's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Megan Furth Academy?
The application deadline for Megan Furth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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