The First Academy


The First Academy, founded in 1986, is a private Christian school in Orlando, Florida. The school serves approximately 1,400 students from Preschool to Grade 12.

Academics

The First Academy is an Orlando-based private, Christian school for students from preschool to 12th grade. It is an Apple Distinguished School and has been awarded Orlando's Best Private School by Orlando Magazine and Southwest Orlando Bulletin.

Demographics

As of 2018 there were 522 students, of which 402 were white, 40 black, 34 Hispanic, and 12 Asian. 34 students responded as two or more races.. The community was 41% white, 20% black, 31% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 2% two or more races.

Athletics

As a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association, The First Academy Royals participate in over 22 interscholastic sports at the varsity, junior varsity and middle school levels.

2016 Incident

In 2016, students at the school caused controversy by discussing the best way to use racial slurs on Instagram. After reporting on the incident, some former students claimed to have experienced racism and homophobia while attending the institution. School officials denounced what had happened and improve race relations.

The City Beautiful Invitational

The First Academy hosts a 16-team annual Christmas basketball tournament.

Notable alumni