Summit Christian Academy

1500 SW Jefferson, Lees Summit, MO, 64081-0640
Tel: (816)525-1480
Grades: PK - 12 | 662 students
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Serving over 685 students from 140 area churches, Summit Christian Academy serves preschool through 12th grade students. SCA is fully-accredited and provides college-preparatory academics and a full range of extracurricular activities. Founded as an independent Christian school, SCA staff and teachers strive to inspire students to discover and achieve their God-given potential.

School Overview:
Summit Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
North Central Accreditation
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1989
Student Body
Total Students 662 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 9% (MO School Avg.: 20%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 42%
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
American History 101 American History 102
English Composition 101 English Composition 102
Math 110 - College Algebra Math 206 - College Trigonometry
Math 210 - College Calculus Spanish 110
Spanish 120 Spanish 211
Spanish 221 Western Civilization 201
Western Civilization 202
Average SAT score 79
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Varies by grade
Admissions Director Sarah Coats
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Soccer Softball
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
International Thespian Society National Honor Society
Student Council Student Government

School Notes:

    • 36-acre campus includes elementary and secondary facilities, athletic fields, and two playground areas.
    • Member of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).
    • Dual-credit courses allow students to graduate with as many as 45 college credit hours.
    • Parent and grandparent volunteers are welcomed and can be seen throughout the school monitoring the hallways, helping at lunch, reading in the library, and assisting in athletic programs.
    • Average ACT of 24.42 (Class of 2012).
    • Named in the top ten private schools list by Ingram's magazine.

    Profile last updated: 10/17/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Summit Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
St John Lalande School
Gr. K-9 | 3.5 mi. away
Highway 7 KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 3.8 mi. away
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 4.4 mi. away
Creative World Elementary School
Gr. K-2 | 4.9 mi. away

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