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North Hills Classical Academy

2777 Knapp St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-0495 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of North Hills Classical Academy is to produce life-long learners who embrace God's truth, goodness, and beauty by means of a classical education. North Hills offers students an education that is both classical and Christian. We draw deeply on the rich heritage of Western civilization and culture, and recognize the Bible as the final authority in matters of life and thought. Students are encouraged to develop a worldview that integrates their Christian faith with all areas of learning. ...

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School Overview:

	North Hills Classical Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Christian Schools International (CSI) Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1994
County	Kent County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	80 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	15%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 7 students
	Kind - 8 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 13 students
	Grade 3 - 11 students
	Grade 4 - 2 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 1 students
	Grade 7 - 5 students
	Grade 8 - 6 students
	Grade 9 - 5 students
	Grade 10 - 4 students
	Grade 11 - 3 students
	Grade 12 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	43%
Average Class Size	9
Average SAT score	1245
Average ACT score	24
Classroom dress code	Formal (uniforms required)
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	174 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$3,950
Tuition Notes	Young 5's = $1894, Kindergarten = $3950, 1st-6th = $5600, 7th/8th = $5800, 9th-12th = $5995 Home-school partnerships available 3rd-12th grade on a per class, per semester basis.
Head of School	Dr. Peter H. Vande Brake
Admissions Director	Dr. Peter H. Vande Brake
Admissions Associate	Mr. Tom Welch
Sport
Total Sports Offered	9
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Bowling	Cross Country
	Football	Golf
	Soccer	Track and Field
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	5
	Extracurriculars
	drama	chess club
	image bearers club	ski club
	choir club

School Notes:

CLASSICAL EDUCATION IN A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY
Interdenominational
Integration of faith and worship
Learning facts through memorization, chants, and songs
Latin-teaches a method of how to learn, basis of Romance languages
Logic-teaches how to think in sequence and how to use language to support arguments
Rhetoric-teaches how to articulate beliefs and persuasively defend themselves
Aesthetics-examines ideas of beauty and how art and music reveal God's truth, goodness, and beauty
STRONG ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
16% of graduates are National Merit Scholarship Finalists (national average is less than 1%)
Average SAT score is in top 25% nationally
Average ACT score is in top 25% nationally
97% of graduates have gone on to higher education
82% of graduates have received academic scholarships
PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Secondary Physical Training class 3 times a week, includes a 5K run in the fall and 10K run in the spring
Secondary Leadership Excursions include rock climbing, skiing, orienteering, first aid, and other activities
Grammar Physical Education classes teach gross and fine motor skills and fitness
Extra curricular activities include sports and clubs
DEVELOPING SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Patriotism, respect and etiquette
Community service days
Students encouraged to move beyond their comfort zone
YOUNG 5'S THROUGH 12th GRADE
Safe, well-structured learning environment
Uniforms are worn to promote unity and focus
Profile last updated: 02/20/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49525)	School Zip (49525)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,662 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	40%	24%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$50,316	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	77% / 23%	71% / 29%