The Tenney School vs. Alexander-smith Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Tenney School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Alexander-smith Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Advanced Degrees
AP Courses
Overview
The Tenney School promotes individualized learning and the acquisition of positive attitudes, advanced knowledge, and skills for success.
The program approach delivers individual student attention, customized instructional approaches, to maximized academic achievement for each student.
Alexander-Smith Academy was founded in 1968. Dedicated to the philosophy of individualized, educational instruction, ASA challenges students and enables them to realize their innate potential.
Alexander-Smith Academy's mission is to offer a college-preparatory high school education in a relaxed, safe and comfortable environment.
Students, teachers and advisors achieve an optimum learning atmosphere by working together.
Treating students as young adults fosters graduates who are equipped to lead productive lives in a complex, pluralistic society.
ASA's primary goal is to create an environment in which each student can aquire the knowledge necessary to develop intellectual maturity.
Grades Offered
5-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Individualized Educational Plan created for each student with proper documentation.
Year Founded
1973
1968
Students Body
Total Students
64 students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
2
-
Grade 6 Students
6
-
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
10
-
Grade 9 Students
10
1
Grade 10 Students
10
2
Grade 11 Students
10
8
Grade 12 Students
10
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
80%
Average Class Size
1
7
Number of AP Classes
5
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:2
1:2
Average SAT score
n/a
1290
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$28,750
$29,500
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition for the 2019-20 school year is $29,500to be remitted in three payments of $9,833.00. : at the time of registration and October 1st and February 1st.
Acceptance Rate
74%
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Admissions Director
Michael Tenney
Pamela Rameau - Principal
Admissions Associate
n/a
Amber Garcia-Rameau
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Gaming Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club
Book Club, Intramural Basketball Team, Mentoring Minds, National Honor Society, Ping Pong Tournaments, Spanish National Honor Society, Spirit Club, Student Council, Volunteer Service Club, Yearbook