How does SSA compare to other schools academically?
Very well. Alumni report that they were very well prepared for high school classes. Additionally, the schools use the Iowa Basic Skills test to ensure that the schools are meeting the highest possible academic standards. At SSA we do not teach to the test, but use results to aid teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses in the curriculum and in individual students. The test results are not reflected on the students report card. The tests show that students at SSA consistently score in the top 75 to 91 percentile nationally.
