Grace Brethren Christian School
School Notes Overview:
GBCS is a fully accredited, Christian School with a mission to provide an environment of academic excellence conducive to developing educated citizens with a Biblical worldview who are prepared to represent our Lord Jesus Christ in all walks of life. ...
School Overview:
| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) National Coalition of Girls Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Brethren | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | NILD Discovery Program | |
| Year Founded | 1965 | |
| County | Prince Georges County, MD | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 753 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 80% | 31% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 25 students | ||
| Kind - 38 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 63 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 72 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 69 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 70 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 63 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 70 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 27% | |
| Average Class Size | 20 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 4 | |
| Average SAT score | 1607 | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 |
1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,495 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from 6495 for elementary to 7095 for high school beginning for the 2007-08 school year. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | |
| Headmaster | George Hornickel | |
| Admissions Director | Terrell Elam | |
| Admissions Associate | Kathy Fry | |
| Sport | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | |
School Notes:
- Students must have satisfactory grades and behavior from previous school. Students must pass entrance testing in reading and math. Families and students are interviewed during admission's process.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20735) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 32,887 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $71,317 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.6 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 40 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (20735)
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| % Owning / % Renting | 90% / 10% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Independent Baptist Academy - 264 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Maryland Gospel Assembly School - 18 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Progressive Christian Academy - 424 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
- Progressive Christian Academy - 272 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
- Clinton Christian School - 555 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Clinton, Prince Georges County, Zip 20735
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