Silver Oak Academy vs. Gerstell Academy
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School Overview
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Student Body
Overview
Silver Oak Academy serves 23 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the Other associations(s) for exceptional children and the Alternative School Network.
The student:teacher of Silver Oak Academy is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Gerstell Academy, founded in 1996 by Dr. Frederick G. Smith, is an independent, non-profit, co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school offering students an educational program of excellence in a community focused on Gerstell's mission, motto, Leadership, Honor, Courage, and Gerstell's Leadership Principles. The core curriculum supports the development of leadership abilities and provides the foundation for values, knowledge and social skills essential to a Gerstell education.
Gerstell Academy is a diverse educational community dedicated to providing a nurturing and mentoring environment where each student's potential to become a leader, to learn, to grow morally, to be physically fit, and to compete is maximized.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1996
Students Body
Total Students
23 students
403 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
11
Kindergarten Students
-
21
Grade 1 Students
-
27
Grade 2 Students
-
21
Grade 3 Students
-
12
Grade 4 Students
-
20
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
-
39
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
32
Grade 9 Students
6
35
Grade 10 Students
7
48
Grade 11 Students
2
43
Grade 12 Students
8
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
65%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Lower School:plaid jumpers/khaki pants, navy sweaters,middle school,plaid skorts/khaki pants/Upper School Navy blazer,button down shirts, khaki skirts)
(Lower School:plaid jumpers/khaki pants, navy sweaters,middle school,plaid skorts/khaki pants/Upper School Navy blazer,button down shirts, khaki skirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$27,600
Tuition Notes
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Tuition depends upon school division. Above is the annual tuition for Upper School.
Admissions Director
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Mary Louque
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess Club, Diversity Club, Lower School Running Club, Music Ensemble, STEM Club, Upper School Theatre Club, Yearbook