Dakar Academy
Dakar Academy is a private K-12 school in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 1961. Dakar Academy is an accredited college preparatory school.
Notable Alumni: Lloyd Sam, Scott E. Parazynski
Enrollment
As of the 2016-17 school year enrollment is 231 students, 85% of whom are day students and 15% are boarding students. Over 30 different nationalities are represented in the student body.
Level | Grades | Students |
---|---|---|
Elementary | K-5 | 68 |
Middle School | 6-8 | 61 |
High School | 9-12 | 101 |
Curriculum
Dakar Academy uses American curriculum. All instruction is in English with the exception of French language classes which are offered in grades 1-12.
Course offerings for High School:
- Bible: 4 levels; electives for grades 11 and 12
- Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Consumer Math, Trig/Pre-Calc, AP Calculus AB
- English: English 9 & 10, American Literature, British Literature, Speech, Creative Writing,AP English Literature, AP English Language, Journalism
- Science: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Chemistry (not 2016-17)
- Social Science: U.S. History II, Western Civilization, Current World Events, U.S. Government, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, African Studies, AP World History (not 2016-17), AP US History, AP European History (16-17)
- Physical Education: PE 9 & 10, Health, Advanced PE
- Fine Arts: Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Art (4 levels), Music Theory, Drama
- Computer: Computer Literacy, Web Design, Programming, Videography, Graphic Design
- French: 4 levels, AP French Language & Culture
- Misc: Intro to Business, Photography, Woodworking, College & Careers, Leadership, Personal Finance
Accreditation
Dakar Academy is accredited by two different agencies: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).
Standardized Testing
- SAT Critical Reading: 624 Math: 583 Writing: 583 (median scores)
- ACT Composite 25.5 (median score)
- AP 45 exams, 87% scored 3, 4 or 5
- 85% of graduates go on to attend a 4-year post-secondary college or university
External links
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