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.
295
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic208
Black60
Asian3
  • Hispanic
    208 (70.5%)
  • Black
    60 (20.3%)
  • White
    24 (8.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
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: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten11
Grade 111
Grade 217
Grade 315
Grade 418
Grade 519
Grade 618
Grade 720
Grade 831
Grade 919
Grade 1017
Grade 1119
Grade 1280
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6020.3%
Male23579.7%
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