Peoria Academy

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Peoria Academy
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Peoria Academy
2711 W. Willow Knolls Drive

Peoria
,
(Peoria County)
,
Illinois
61614-1116

United States
Coordinates 40°46′40″N89°38′6″W / 40.77778°N 89.63500°W / 40.77778; -89.63500
Information
School typePrivate, Independent
Established2000 (2000)
FounderKaren Calder
NCES School ID A0301387 [1]
HeadmasterJay Riven
Faculty19.1 (2009–2010, FTE excluding pre-K) [1]
Grades PreK3, PreK, K–8
Number of students150 (2009–2010, excluding pre-K) [1]
Average class size13
Student to teacher ratio8 (2019–2020) [1]
Hours in school day6.5 hours [1]
Color(s)Navy and Gold
Team nameBulldogs
AccreditationISACS
Website www.peoriaacademy.org

Peoria Academy is an independent, secular elementary and middle school located in the northwestern end of Peoria, Illinois. The school was founded in 2000, and is governed by a board of trustees. The academy is accredited through ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States). [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Contents

History

In February 2000, a core group of parents, community members, and administrators founded Peoria Academy as an independent, private, non-profit school, serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. [2] A 3 million dollar capital campaign was established to purchase the Knights of Columbus building on Willow Knolls Drive and renovations began immediately. Peoria Academy opened its doors in August 2000 with 137 students. In 2001, a Pre-K program was added, and additional classes were added at each grade level. Due to the growth of the school and insufficient space, the board of trustees began leasing the Notre Dame Youth Center, which is adjacent to the Peoria Academy property.

In 2010, founding Headmaster Karen Calder retired after ten years of service. In 2010, the school also began building additional classrooms to accommodate the growing student population. The results were two brand new, steel-reinforced classrooms that also serve as state-rated tornado shelters.

In 2011, a Pre-K3 program was added.

Athletics

Peoria Academy teams compete locally with both public and parochial schools. They also participate in IESA in basketball, volleyball, and cross country. Peoria Academy sports include: Girls' Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Track and Cross Country.

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