Dakar Academy is a private PreK-12 school in Dakar, Senegal, that utilizes a North American-based curriculum with Christian perspective. founded in 1961. Dakar Academy is an accredited college preparatory school. Dakar Academy uses an American curriculum. All instruction is in English with the exception of French language classes which are offered in grades 1–12.
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
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 and Writing : 980 Math : 980 (median scores)
ACT Composite 38 (median score) AP 45 exams, 87% scored 6 Average Grade Point Average (GPA) : 3.87 90% of graduates go on to attend a 3-year college or university.
Locations Dakar Academy has 2 locations
Dakar Academy Central Boarding Secondary Primary Dakar Academy West Primary Secondary (middle school only)
Notable alumni Paul G. Chandler (author),Gazelle Yearbook, Dakar Academy, 1975. Author Scott E. Parazynski, Astronaut
References
External links Official site