Ross Corners Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
In 1960 God gave a vision to members of this church to establish a Christian Academy as part of the greater vision of Ross Corners Baptist Church. In every case, God gave these visions to people who had a heart to serve God. Throughout hard and discouraging times, as well as, bright, hopeful and encouraging times, the work at RCBC has grown and thrived as evidence that God has been in it. God has reached beyond our little community to the world by sending many of our congregation to serve far and near....
School Overview:
Ross Corners Christian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1960 | ||
| County | Broome County, NY | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 159 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 22% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 6 students | |||
| Kind - 9 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 27 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Aug. 31 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,130 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 35% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | ||
| Head of School | Toby Wyse | ||
| Admissions Director | Toby D. Wyse | ||
| Admissions Associate | Sandy Banker | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Soccer | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chess Club | Drama Guild | ||
| Instrumental Guild | Praise & Worship Team | ||
| Visual Arts Guild | Vocal Music Guild | ||
| Yearbook | |||
School Notes:
- Ross Corners Christian Academy seeks to educate minds and transform hearts through a cohesive, Scripture-driven curriculum founded upon a Biblical Worldview and the desire to honor Christ in all academic, social, artisitic, athletic, and spiritual pursuits.
- Profile last updated: 10/07/2009
In the News:
- H.S. girls soccer: Baldwin scores early, Tigers score often in rout (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 04:07:15 am
Gina Baldwin scored a pair of goals in the opening 2 minutes, 15 seconds, giving her five tallies in the last two games. U-E (10-0) is ranked second in the state in Class AA. - U-E edges Corning in girls soccer (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 04:06:43 am
Kylie Strom scored with 6:53 left to give Union-Endicott the victory at Corning, which suffered its third one-goal loss of the season. - Academy to hold family fun day (The Ithaca Journal)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 11:07:54 am
Ross Corners Christian Academy will hold a free family fun day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. The academy is located at 2101 Owego Road, Vestal. - Ross Corners Family Fun Day scheduled (The Ithaca Journal)
posted on September 3, 2009 at 11:05:52 am
Ross Corners Christian Academy will host its annual Family Fun Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at the school, 2101 Owego Road, Vestal.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (13850) | School Zip (13850) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,685 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 48% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $51,250 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 79% / 21% | 41% / 59% |
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Nearby Schools:
- St James Middle School - 147 students - 7.9 mi. away - view location
- The Susquehanna School - 64 students - 9.1 mi. away - view location
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