ACADEMICS WEST vs. Aaron School K - 12
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
ACADEMICS WEST ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Overview
Academics West is an independent high-support college preparatory school
We engage students to become heroes of their own story.
Aaron School is a K-12, coed, special education school that serves children who have been identified with learning challenges including speech and language delays, learning disabilities, sensory integration issues and attention deficits.' Aaron provides an enriched educational environment, integrating a traditional school curriculum with an individualized skill-building program that builds upon a student's strengths while addressing their challenges.' Classes are small with an excellent student/teacher ratio.' Certified therapists provide speech and language services and occupational therapy.' Aaron School is committed to a partnership of staff, parents and professionals, dedicated to the common goal of enabling each child to become a successful learner.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Yes
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Year Founded
12
2002
Students Body
Total Students
76 students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
2
1
Grade 1 Students
2
5
Grade 2 Students
2
4
Grade 3 Students
5
10
Grade 4 Students
5
11
Grade 5 Students
8
23
Grade 6 Students
6
16
Grade 7 Students
8
23
Grade 8 Students
7
13
Grade 9 Students
6
20
Grade 10 Students
9
19
Grade 11 Students
8
15
Grade 12 Students
8
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
75%
Average Class Size
8
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:3
1:3
Average ACT score
28
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$89,000
$49,975
Tuition Notes
Academics West offers generous tuition support. 15-20% of students are Connors cases. 95% of students receive full DOE reimbursement.
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% on Financial Aid
50%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$45,000
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Acceptance Rate
60%
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Admissions Director
Julia Margolis, LCSW
Linda Gardner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Sports Club, Student Council
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