SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC

School Overview
South Florida Autism Charter School (SFACS), located in Hialeah, Florida, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based instruction to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Established with the goal of meeting the unique academic, social, and functional needs of its students, the school utilizes a data-driven approach, often incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies. By maintaining small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, SFACS creates a supportive environment that prioritizes individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each child’s specific developmental requirements.

Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes life skills, communication development, and social integration to prepare students for greater independence. SFACS serves as a community hub that fosters collaboration between educators, therapists, and families to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. Through its specialized curriculum and commitment to advocacy, the school strives to empower individuals with autism to reach their full potential and successfully transition into the community at various stages of their lives.
281
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Demographic Student Count
White32
Hispanic199
Black48
Asian2
  • Hispanic
    199 (70.8 %)
  • Black
    48 (17.1 %)
  • White
    32 (11.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)823-2700
Website: http://www.sfacs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 22
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten13
Grade 114
Grade 28
Grade 314
Grade 411
Grade 515
Grade 628
Grade 722
Grade 813
Grade 922
Grade 1028
Grade 1119
Grade 1274
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6021.4%
Male22178.6%
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