Summary: King's Academy offers a traditional American high school experience with an emphasis on academic excellence through Advanced Placement courses. The English-based curriculum is idealistic and rigorous, emphasizing the liberal arts and encompassing eight academic departments. Arabic language instruction is required for all students.

Department Director MAYYADA TAWASHA

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 111

Number of AP Courses Offered: 28

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Learning Center
• Study Skills Assistance
• Technology Center
• Writing Center

English

• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Poetry

History

• European History
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Arabic

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Philosophy
• The Bible
• Theology
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology

Sciences

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Physics
• Physiology
• Computer Science

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Trigonometry
• Pre-Calculus
• Pre-Algebra

Computer Studies

• Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Web Design
• Robotics

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Electronic Music
• Individual Instructions
• Music Appreciation
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Voice
• Music Production

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Design
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fiber Arts
• Film and Video
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Publications
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance
• Orchestra

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education
• Semester/Year Off-Campus
• Robotics
• Student Council

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 9

Average Students Per Dorm: 50

Number of Girls Dorms: 5

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Kitchenette

Student Life

King's Academy is a boarding school and has a residential program similar to any boarding school in the United States. Students at King's Academy are required to participate in co-curricular activities and athletics, as well as sit-down meals and evening study hall. Living with faculty on campus and in the dormitories, King's students develop close, mentoring relationships with teachers, with a 5:1 boarding students/residential faculty ratio.

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Pool
• Volleyball Court
• Squash Court
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Dance Studio
• Weight Room
• Outdoor Track
• Cross Country Trails

Other Facilities

Handball court(s)

Clubs & Organizations

• Animal Rights Club
• Astronomy Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• Fencing Club
• Food Council
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Habitat for Humanity
• Honor Council
• Horseback Riding
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• Newspaper
• Peer Counseling
• Photography Club
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club
• Robotics
• Recycling Club
• Outdoor Activities

Summary: The King’s Academy athletic program strives to foster a competitive-collaborative environment in which students shine as individuals and also learn the value and joy of teamwork. King’s Academy features an impressive 5,548 square-meter indoor athletic center accommodating a semi-Olympic swimming pool, squash courts, a multi-purpose gymnasium and exercise facilities. The Athletic Center is a major campus facility; it provides a venue for daily team practices and individual training as well as local and regional competitions. The campus also contains a number of outdoor facilities, including multiple soccer fields and a track, along with tennis, basketball and handball courts. A highly qualified athletic trainer is available to treat injuries.

Arts Department Director: Judith Goltz

Athletics Department Director: Iyad Abu Touq

Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Design
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fiber Arts
• Film and Video
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Publications
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance
• Orchestra

Interscholastic Sports

• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Fencing
• Outdoor Education
• Soccer
• Squash
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Recreational Sports

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Dance
• Fencing
• Field Hockey
• Handball
• Hiking
• Outdoor Education
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Zumba
• Walking Team
• Yoga
• Running
• Trail Running
• Robotics

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	430	510	480
75th percentile	590	670	640

Notable Alumni

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%

Average Merit Scholarship: 12,995

Current Endowment Amount: $10,539,356