Toledo Islamic Academy (TIA) is a primary and secondary private Islamic

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, enrolling students in grades PK–12. It was established in 1995 by the Masjid Saad Foundation, and is accredited by the

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and AdvancEd. The school follows

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in its

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curriculum, with a focus on STEM education. Students study

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as a

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in addition to English, and participate in

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studies in Arabic. 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. 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

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score was 2030. , the school principal is Dr. Nabila Gomaa.

References

External links

Official website
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