Toledo Islamic Academy

Toledo Islamic Academy
School's rear entrance
Address
5225 West Alexis Road Sylvania , (Lucas County) , Ohio 43560 United States
Coordinates	41°43′1″N 83°40′7″W
Information
Type	Private
Religious affiliation(s)	Islam
Established	1995
Founder	Masjid Saad Foundation
Oversight	Toledo Islamic Academy Education Committee
CEEB code	365063
Chairperson	Dr. Abdelmanan Alo[1]
Grades	PK–12
Enrollment	183[2] (2015-16)
Color(s)	Blue and Yellow
Athletics	Cross country, volleyeball, basketball, soccer[2]
Nickname	TIA Tigers
Accreditation	Ohio Board of Education AdvancEd
Communities served	Northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan
Affiliation	Sylvania City School District
Website	https://tiaus.net/

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]

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^[update], the school principal is Dr. Nabila Gomaa.^[9]

References

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

External links

• Official website