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Admiral Farragut Academy
501 Park Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 - View a map of this school Map tel: 727-384-5500 opt 1
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School Notes Overview:


Recognized by the U.S. Congress as an Honor Naval Academy, AFA provides a college preparatory environment that promotes academic excellence, leadership skills and international social development within the context of a military framework. Nine graduates are currently attending service academies.


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Listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 98 schools) for:
  Offering Breadth - Most sports offered

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Admiral Farragut Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 6-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1933 1900
Campus Size 35 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 395 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 12% 18%
Percent International Students 23% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 32% 72%
Average SAT Score 1640 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 442 - 567 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $2 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $29,100 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $13,600 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 22% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 2,500 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 72% 60%
Director of Admissions Jeffrey L. Magnoli
Associate Director of Admissions Nancy Behan
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 17 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DivingDrill Team
FootballGolf
RiflerySailing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 17 23
  Extracurriculars
 
Arborist ClubArt Club
Book ClubBowling Club
Debate ClubFellowship Christian Club
Fitness ClubGuitar Club
Key ClubLeo Club
Multicultural ClubNational Honor Society
Prom CommitteePsychology Club
School NewspaperSCUBA club
SWAT
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2001-2005 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Florida State University
14
University of South Florida
11
University of Florida
10
Eckerd College
8
University of Tampa
7
University of Central Florida
6
US Naval Academy
5
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
4
University of Denver
3
US Merchant Marine Academy
3
School Notes:
  • AFA opened its 2006-07 school year with an enrollment of 387 coed students in grades PK-4 through 12.
  • 100% college acceptance rate.
  • AFA will only consider students who wish to attend.
  • AFA accommodates mild learning differences in our Learning Center, but carefully considers the enrollment of students with a serious discipline history.
  • 130 female students
  • Over 5 million dollars in renovations the past 5 years
  • 5 and 7 day Boarding Programs in Grades 6-12
  • 17 sports, aviation, SCUBA, paintball, riflery, and sailing.
  • Middle School Film Production, Marine Biology, Advanced computer classes, AP, and Dual Enrollment classes
  • Located on 35 waterfront acres in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences with Above Average IQ's
  • School accreditations: FCIS, SACS, TABS,
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Alan Shephard - Astronaunt walked on the Moon
    • Charles Duke - Astronaunt walked on the Moon
  • Profile last updated: 01/02/2007
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