Shalom Christian Academy vs. Cumberland Valley Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Shalom Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Cumberland Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1976
1974
Students Body
Total Students
648 students
473 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
54
Kindergarten Students
42
40
Grade 1 Students
59
37
Grade 2 Students
34
30
Grade 3 Students
44
30
Grade 4 Students
57
30
Grade 5 Students
50
34
Grade 6 Students
54
40
Grade 7 Students
44
30
Grade 8 Students
61
32
Grade 9 Students
51
25
Grade 10 Students
45
40
Grade 11 Students
42
22
Grade 12 Students
34
29
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
45%
50%
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
1210
1220
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform (Lands' End))
(Uniform (Lands' End))
Formal
(Polo shirts and khaki pants no jeans)
(Polo shirts and khaki pants no jeans)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,528
$7,000
Tuition Notes
For complete information (by grade) regarding tuition, visit https://shalomca.com/admissions/tuition/
Varies for grade levels -- from 5400 for K3 to 7000 for junior high and high school
% on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Melanie Zook
Kristin Lundy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
National Honor SocietyStudent Government
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChorale
Chorale EnsembleDrama
InstrumentalMusic Theory
PhotographySound & Lights
Video EditingWorship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Elementary SoccerYouth Basketball Association
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Book ClubLaw Club
Mentor ProgramScience Club
Serving Our CommunityStudent Council
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chapel Praise TeamChoir
DramaMusic Lessons