The Salon Professional Academy-Delray Beach

The Salon Professional Academy - Delray Beach is a private for-profit vocational school in Delray Beach, Florida, set in a small city environment. The academy enrolls 85 students (IPEDS 2023) and offers certificate programs in Barbering and Cosmetology, providing focused training for careers in the beauty and grooming industry. The small enrollment allows for a more individualized learning experience compared to larger beauty schools in the South Florida region.

The academy reports a completion rate of 100% and a retention rate of 71% (IPEDS 2023). The perfect completion rate indicates that students who persist through the program successfully finish their training, though the lower retention rate suggests some students leave before reaching that point. The school holds an overall quality score of 68.67/100.

As a specialized institution in South Florida, The Salon Professional Academy provides hands-on training for individuals pursuing barbering or cosmetology licensure. The barbering program trains students in cutting, shaving, and grooming techniques, while the cosmetology program covers a broader range of hair, skin, and nail services. Both programs prepare graduates for Florida state licensing exams and entry into the beauty services workforce.