Co-ed K-12 special ed school in Pompano Beach FL offering L.I.F.E. life skills training for adults plus support for autism ADHD and dyslexia
Atlantis Academy Coral Springs is a co-ed special education school in Pompano Beach, FL, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Founded in 1976, it uniquely offers the Living Independently with Fundamental Experiences (L.I.F.E.) Program for young adults aged 18 and older, teaching essential life and workplace skills. The campus supports learning differences including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and dyslexia.
With an average class size of 15 and 19 classroom teachers, the school provides a structured environment tailored to individual needs. The faculty includes 22% of members holding advanced degrees. Beyond academics, Atlantis Academy offers diverse extracurricular opportunities, including sports like basketball and track, as well as clubs focused on social skills, gaming, photography, and special Olympics participation.
Tuition is $18,650 per year, though families may qualify for scholarships such as the Family Empowerment Scholarship program for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) or the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship. The school is nonsectarian, rolling admissions, and offers summer programs for $165. For specific program details or admission inquiries, families can contact the admissions director, Teresa Marrero, at (954) 752-7571.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students175
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$18,650
Est.1976
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), Cognia
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $18,650 |
| Tuition Notes | Family Empowerment Scholarship program for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA), Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES EO), Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program, Hope Scholarship (part of FES-EO & FTC) |
| Total Students | 175 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 22 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Teresa Marrero |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 55 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Autism Spectrum Disorders and other learning differences or abilities
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Soccer · Track and Field |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Aftercare Program · Computer club · Cooking Club · Fandom Club · Gaming Clubb · Photography club · Social Skills · Student Council Council · Woodworking Working Club · Recreational Athletic Programs: · basketball · Special Olympics · Track and Field |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Cost | $165 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |