PreK-12 school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, specializing in support for ADHD, Dyslexia, and learning differences
The American Academy, Broward Campus, provides a specialized educational program designed for students in Prekindergarten through grade 12 with various learning differences. The school focuses on a holistic approach, utilizing brain-based learning, technology, and educational research to support students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Processing Disorders. The curriculum is specifically structured to foster the development of essential executive function, social, and academic skills.
The learning environment is characterized by small class sizes (averaging 12 students) and a nurturing atmosphere led by experienced professionals, 60% of whom hold advanced degrees. The program addresses a wide range of needs, including Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, through personalized academic tasks and a supportive indoor/outdoor learning setting. This structured approach helps students build independence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, the campus offers a comprehensive experience including a wide array of extracurricular activities, from athletics like swimming and soccer to dance and weightlifting. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis with a formal dress code. Please note that tuition is approximately $49,100, and families are encouraged to contact the admissions team directly for the most current information regarding enrollment and specific program details.
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1965 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $49,100 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information please contact the school. |
| Total Students | 300 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Marc Shaw |
| Admissions Associate | Alexandra Rollins |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (5) · Hide |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Cognia · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · Association of Independent Schools of Florida · National Council for Private School Accreditation · Accreditation International · Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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