Tri-city Christian Academy vs. Portsmouth Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Tri-city Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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Portsmouth Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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Overview
Tri–city Christian Academy in Somersworth, NH, serves 170 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 16 teachers and enrolls a student body that is approximately 15% diverse.
Founded in 1985, the Christian–affiliated academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and other school associations.
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Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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See our Mosaic Program
Year Founded
1985
1979
Students Body
Total Students
170 students
673 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
86
Kindergarten Students
15
45
Grade 1 Students
10
35
Grade 2 Students
11
50
Grade 3 Students
16
41
Grade 4 Students
9
41
Grade 5 Students
27
52
Grade 6 Students
15
55
Grade 7 Students
7
48
Grade 8 Students
21
51
Grade 9 Students
5
41
Grade 10 Students
8
40
Grade 11 Students
4
43
Grade 12 Students
9
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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44%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
15
8
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Khaki pants/skirts/dresses and School Polo)
(Khaki pants/skirts/dresses and School Polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,500
$16,440
Tuition Notes
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3-Year-Old, 2-Day (T-TH): Full Day – $7,035 | Half Day – $4,475
3-Year-Old, 3-Day (M-W-F): Full Day – $9,940 | Half Day – $6,250
3-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $12,475 | Half Day – $8,135
4-Year-Old, 3-Day (T-W-TH): Full Day – $9,540 | Half Day – $5,900
4-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $12,095 | Half Day – $7,490
Lower School: Primary (K-2nd): $7,495 – $14,990
Lower School: Elementary (3rd-5th): $7,720 – $15,440
Middle School (6th-8th): $7,740 – $15,480
Upper School (9th-12th): $9,913- $19,825
% on Financial Aid
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40%
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
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Stephen Leavitt
Admissions Associate
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Laura Lupinacci
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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16
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bible Study GroupsFilm Club
League of Extraordinary GentlemenMedical Club
Quiz BowlRobotics Club
Spanish ClubStudent Government
Tutoring ClubWednesday Girls
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts ClubDrama
Theater ArtsWorship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club