The First Academy (TFA), is a private

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established in 1987 in Orlando, Florida. The school serves over 1,250 students from preschool to twelfth grade.

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 was named Orlando's Best Private School by ''Orlando Magazine'' in 2017, and the second-best private school by ''Southwest Orlando Bulletin'' in 2016.

Athletics

As a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), The First Academy Royals participate in over 22 interscholastic sports at the varsity,

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and

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levels.

2016 Incident

In 2016, students at the school caused controversy by holding an " Instagram debate on the

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"; some former students claimed to have experienced

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and homophobia while attending the institution. School officials denounced what had happened an
implemented changes
to improve race relations.

The City Beautiful Invitational

The First Academy hosts a 16-team annual Christmas basketball tournament called the CIty Beautiful Invitational, last contested () in 2019.

Notable alumni

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, baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies * Fletcher Magee, basketball player for

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, All-Time leader in 3 pointers made in NCAA

References

External links

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