Florida Air Academy (FAA) is a private co-ed boarding school founded in 1961 by Jonathan Dwight, located in Melbourne, Florida. Students grade 6–12 are provided college-preparatory education. There are 300 students and 45 faculty members.
The academy is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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