Asheville Christian Academy

74 Riverwood Road, Swannanoa, NC, 28778-0288

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
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
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
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
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Soccer Softball
Swimming Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Marksmanship Program
Moot Court Mu Alph Theta (Math Honors Society)
National Honor Society National Junior Honor Society
Student Government

School Notes:

  •  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

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Asheville Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Swannanoa Valley Montessori School
Gr. K-6 | 5.2 mi. away
Marion Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 5.8 mi. away
New Manna Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 5.8 mi. away
Captain Gilmer School
Gr. K-9 | 6.9 mi. away
Fletcher Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 6.9 mi. away

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