Asheville Christian Academy seeks to minister to the intellectual, physical, spiritual and social need of its students. The course of study combines the best classical liberal arts and modern form and content with an authentic biblical worldview. Teachers and students working together are key to creating a school culture that values excellence, hard work, brotherly love and a vision for the future. Developing students who love learning, think deeply and communicate effectively is a hallmark of Asheville Christian Academy.
School Overview: |
Asheville Christian Academy
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1958 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 587 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 9% (NC School Avg.: 22%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 11 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB/BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Environmental Science | |
| AP Language & Composition | AP Latin | |
| AP Literature & Composition | AP Physics | |
| AP Statistics | AP US History | |
| Average SAT score | 1873 | |
| Average ACT score | 30 | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | See http://www.acacademy.org/admissions/tuition/index.aspx for detailed tuition information. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% | |
| Admissions Director | Beth Ledford | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Golf | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 7 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Chess Club | Marksmanship Program | |
| Moot Court | Mu Alph Theta (Math Honors Society) | |
| National Honor Society | National Junior Honor Society | |
| Student Government | ||
Asheville Christian Academy seeks to minister to the intellectual, physical, spiritual and social need of its students. The course of study combines the best classical liberal arts and modern form and content with an authentic biblical worldview. Teachers and students working together are key to creating a school culture that values excellence, hard work, brotherly love and a vision for the future. Developing students who love learning, think deeply and communicate effectively is a hallmark of Asheville Christian Academy.
Profile last updated: 02/28/2013
View all schools in: Swannanoa, Buncombe County, Zip 28778
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