Legacy Christian Academy vs. Shoals Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Affordability
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Overview
Legacy Christian Academy exists to partner with Christian families and churches committed to a Christ centered, Bible based education, to promote academic excellence and to prepare students to impact their world as fully devoted disciples of Christ.
MISSION STATEMENT We will assist Christian families by providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education emphasizing excellence in character, academics, and service to Christ and others.
"All of your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's peace." Isaiah 54:13
VISION STATEMENT Shoals Christian School (SCS) is a school whose constituents are increasingly committed to lives of holiness and prayer.
The school's leadership is committed to make decisions consistent with its mission statement and the principles of God's Word.
Grades Offered
PK-10
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
on case-by-case basis, dyslexia and mild learning differences
Year Founded
2010
1997
Students Body
Total Students
48 students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
8
Pre-K Students
7
-
Kindergarten Students
5
16
Grade 1 Students
6
10
Grade 2 Students
6
13
Grade 3 Students
4
11
Grade 4 Students
1
17
Grade 5 Students
4
7
Grade 6 Students
1
15
Grade 7 Students
6
16
Grade 8 Students
5
25
Grade 9 Students
2
20
Grade 10 Students
1
24
Grade 11 Students
-
12
Grade 12 Students
-
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
25%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,550
$6,255
Tuition Notes
K4 tuition is $4000. K5 - 8th Grade tuition is $4550. 9th - 10th is $5500. Fees are also applicable. There is also a $100 registration fee for new families.
This is the 2016-2017 tuition for 6th - 8th grades. Please contact our Admissions Director for complete tuition schedule.
% on Financial Aid
99%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,336
Admissions Director
Marty Mosley
Didi Vardaman
Admissions Associate
Christa Burbank
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
4H ClubRobotics Teams
Scholar Bowl
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesBeginning Band
MusicPiano Lessons
Key ClubMiddle School Student Government Assocation
Student Government Association
Club or Organization:
Jr. High Scholars BowlMath Olympics
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Red Cross ClubRobotics Team
Science FairSCS Ambassadors
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesArt Shows
Drama