The First Academy
| The First Academy | |
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2667 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL Orlando , | |
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| Type | private school |
| Motto | Definitively Christ-Centered, Distinctly College-Prep |
| Established | 1987 |
| School district | Orange County |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrollment | 1000 (2007) |
| Color(s) | "Royal" Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Royals |
| Affiliation | First Baptist Church of Orlando |
| Website | [1] |
The First Academy (TFA) is a Christian private school in Orlando, Florida. The school was founded by the First Baptist Church of Orlando in 1987. It currently enrolls about 1000 students. The current headmaster is Steve Whitaker, who previously lead Whitfield Academy in Louisville, Kentucky. TFA recently acquired a $14 million dollar Upper School and is raising money for a new middle school
History
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The First Academy is a Christ-centered college-preparatory school serving approximately 1,000 Central Florida students in grades kindergarten through 12. In the decades since its opening in 1987 the school has continued to grow the academic, fine arts, and athletic programs that have elevated its students to the highest levels of achievement and helped develop strength of character that leads young men and women to serve others in their own community and across the globe.
The First Academy boasts a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduating seniors, and the most recent graduating class received an average of $43,000 per student in scholarship offers. TFA students at every grade level consistently score well above the state and national average on standardized tests. For nearly a decade, more than half of TFA seventh grade students have qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification program for academically accomplished students, as well as 68% of the most recent fourth grade class.
Athletics
The First Academy campus includes Warden Stadium, a football and soccer field. It recently captured 2A Florida state championship for girl's volleyball.
- Varsity Programs - Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Diving, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Weightlifting, Baseball, Softball, Marching Band
- Junior Varsity - Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Lacrosse
- Junior High - Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field, Baseball
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