Alexander-Smith Academy

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Alexander-Smith Academy
10255Richmond.JPG
10255 Richmond, which houses ASA
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Alexander-Smith Academy

United States
Coordinates 29°43′39″N95°33′12″W / 29.7274°N 95.5532°W / 29.7274; -95.5532 Coordinates: 29°43′39″N95°33′12″W / 29.7274°N 95.5532°W / 29.7274; -95.5532
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Founded1968
NCES School ID02061243
Faculty12 [1]
Enrollment70 (2016 [1] )
Website www.alexandersmith.com
Last updated: 9 January 2018

Alexander-Smith Academy (ASA) was a private school located at 10255 Richmond Avenue in the Westchase district of Houston, Texas, United States. [2] [3]

History

The school opened in 1968. In 1973 the school received new ownership and the president, J. David Arnold, independently incorporated the school. In 1976 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited Alexander-Smith. In 1984 the Texas Education Agency accredited Alexander-Smith. The school closed its doors at the conclusion of the 2019–2020 school year. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  2. Joe, Shelby; Hayes, Stephen (2013). Houston Private and Select Public Schools. Lulu.com. p. 94. ISBN   9781304302076.
  3. "SECT7-key.gif Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine ." Alexander-Smith Academy. Retrieved on January 28, 2009.
  4. "Alexander-Smith Academy on Facebook". Facebook . Archived from the original on 2022-04-27.[ user-generated source ]