Toledo Islamic Academy

Toledo Islamic Academy (TIA) is a primary and secondary private Islamic charter school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling students in grades PK–12. It was established in 1995 by the Masjid Saad Foundation,[3][4] and is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education[5] and AdvancEd.[6]

Toledo Islamic Academy
School's rear entrance
Address
Map
5225 West Alexis Road

, ,
43560

United States
Coordinates41°43′1″N 83°40′7″W / 41.71694°N 83.66861°W / 41.71694; -83.66861
Information
TypePrivate
Religious affiliation(s)Islam
Established1995
FounderMasjid Saad Foundation
OversightToledo Islamic Academy Education Committee
CEEB code365063
ChairpersonDr. Abdelmanan Alo[1]
GradesPK12
Enrollment183[2] (2015-16)
Color(s)Blue and Yellow
AthleticsCross country, volleyeball, basketball, soccer[2]
NicknameTIA Tigers
Accreditation
Communities servedNorthwest Ohio, southeast Michigan
AffiliationSylvania City School District
Websitehttps://tiaus.net/

The school follows Common Core State Standards in its college-preparatory curriculum, with a focus on STEM education. Students study Arabic as a second language in addition to English, and participate in Quran studies in Arabic.[4]

In 2007, the Masjid Saad mosque, where the school had been holding classes since it opened in September 1995, relocated along with the school to the former Cathedral of Praise church in Sylvania, Ohio. The new facility included a gym, playground areas, and a cafeteria.[7][8]

In 2015, there were 183 students enrolled with a 100% four-year graduation rate, and 100% of students later attending 4-year colleges. Their average ACT score was 23.0, and average SAT score was 2030.[2]

As of 2020, the school principal is Dr. Nabila Gomaa.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Education Committee". Toledo Islamic Academy. Archived from the original on 2019-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  2. ^ a b c "America's Most Challenging High Schools - Toledo Islamic Academy". Washington Post. 2015. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  3. ^ "History of TIA". Toledo Islamic Academy. Archived from the original on 2019-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  4. ^ a b "Toledo Islamic Academy". Masjid Saad Foundation. Archived from the original on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  5. ^ "General - Toledo Islamic Academy". Ohio Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  6. ^ "Institution Summary - Toledo Islamic Academy". advanc-ed.org. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  7. ^ Yonke, David (2007-06-30). "Mosque, Islamic school moving to church building". The Blade. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  8. ^ "About Us". Masjid Saad Foundation. Archived from the original on 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  9. ^ "Our Team". Toledo Islamic Academy. Archived from the original on 2019-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
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