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Lighthouse Christian Academy

2020 Bedford Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502-0215 -

School Notes Overview:

Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare is to empower our students to impact our culture by fulfilling their God-given purpose as Christians with Godly character influencing the church and the world. Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare partners with parents to provide a positive and challenging academic experience in a truly Biblical environment administered by a well trained, loving Christian staff. Lighthouse Christian Academy believes the true goal of education is to know God because God is the source of all truth, wisdom, and knowledge. Since God is omniscient, all areas of life and learning are sacred. Christian worldview places all learning within the parameters of Scripture, therefore all instructional areas will be taught from a Biblically based view. Curriculum is specially designed and selected to challenge the student to internalize a Christian worldview....

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School Overview:

	Lighthouse Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Religious Affiliation	Assembly of God
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Allegany County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	182 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	1%	33%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 76 students
	Kind - 15 students
	Grade 1 - 11 students
	Grade 2 - 18 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 7 students
	Grade 6 - 11 students
	Grade 7 - 17 students
	Grade 8 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare is to empower our students to impact our culture by fulfilling their God-given purpose as Christians with Godly character influencing the church and the world. Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare partners with parents to provide a positive and challenging academic experience in a truly Biblical environment administered by a well trained, loving Christian staff. Lighthouse Christian Academy believes the true goal of education is to know God because God is the source of all truth, wisdom, and knowledge. Since God is omniscient, all areas of life and learning are sacred. Christian worldview places all learning within the parameters of Scripture, therefore all instructional areas will be taught from a Biblically based view. Curriculum is specially designed and selected to challenge the student to internalize a Christian worldview.
Profile last updated: 01/28/2009

In the News:

WWII kids played important role on homefront (Cumberland Times-News)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 01:34:00 pm
Emily Thomas sampled an Oreo-size “ration cake” Thursday to get a taste of what treats were like for American children during World War II.
Groceries generate cash (Cumberland Times-News)
posted on June 21, 2009 at 03:07:16 am
Martin’s Food Markets, through the A+ School Rewards program, has donated $8,239.06 to Lighthouse Christian Academy, 2020 Bedford St.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (21502)	School Zip (21502)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	44,053 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	22%	32%
Population Average Age	40 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$30,970	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	61 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	65% / 35%