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African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)

8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
African American Academy K-8 serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
2%
26%
Black
95%
5%
White
1%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend African American Academy K-8?
353 students attend African American Academy K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of African American Academy K-8 students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of African American Academy K-8?
African American Academy K-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does African American Academy K-8 offer ?
African American Academy K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is African American Academy K-8 part of?
African American Academy K-8 is part of Seattle School District No. 1.

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