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Asheville Christian Academy

74 Riverwood Road, Swannanoa, NC, 28778-0288 -

School Notes Overview:

Asheville Christian Academy is a place where educators work hand in hand with families to cultivate curious and nimble young minds -- focusing those minds on challenging academic pursuits and, more importantly, on the principles of Jesus Christ and on the Word of God in which those principles are given. Asheville Christian Academy seeks to glorify God by helping Christian parents provide their children with an excellent academic education distinguished by a Biblical perspective resulting in a thoroughly Biblical world and life view....

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School Overview:

	Asheville Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Year Founded	1958
County	Buncombe County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	579 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	7%	18%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 15 students
	Kind - 44 students
	Grade 1 - 39 students
	Grade 2 - 33 students
	Grade 3 - 44 students
	Grade 4 - 39 students
	Grade 5 - 47 students
	Grade 6 - 44 students
	Grade 7 - 43 students
	Grade 8 - 47 students
	Grade 9 - 45 students
	Grade 10 - 56 students
	Grade 11 - 45 students
	Grade 12 - 38 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	31%
Average Class Size	23
Number of AP Courses	7
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	AP US History	AP Statistics
	AP Literature & Composition	AP Latin
	AP Chemistry	AP Calculus AB/BC
	AP Biology
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Aug. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes	See http://www.acacademy.org/admissions/pdf/TuitionAndFees.pdf for detailed tuition information.
% on Financial Aid	30%
Head of School	William George
Admissions Director	Kristine Buckwalter
Admissions Associate	Amy Long
Sport
Total Sports Offered	8
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Golf
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	7
	Extracurriculars
	Chess Club	Fencing Club
	Moot Court	Mu Alph Theta (Math Honors Society)
	National Honor Society	National Junior Honor Society
	Student Government

School Notes:

Asheville Christian Academy is a place where educators work hand in hand with families to cultivate curious and nimble young minds -- focusing those minds on challenging academic pursuits and, more importantly, on the principles of Jesus Christ and on the Word of God in which those principles are given. Asheville Christian Academy seeks to glorify God by helping Christian parents provide their children with an excellent academic education distinguished by a Biblical perspective resulting in a thoroughly Biblical world and life view.
Profile last updated: 07/14/2009

In the News:

Sponsored By: (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:37:06 am
Buncombe County commissioners approved countywide zoning on first reading Tuesday on a 4-1 vote. More The N.C. Highway Patrol is reporting that the U.S. 25 connector is back open after a three-vehicle wreck with injuries near Flat Rock involving a tractor-trailer.
Asheville Christian Academy's male-only board policy unusual (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:34:35 am
SWANNANOA — Asheville Christian Academy's decision to maintain bylaws forbidding women from serving on school's board of directors makes it highly unusual among Christian schools in the region and nationwide.
This Week in the Valley (Black Mountain News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:17:47 am
Black Mountain Recreation and Parks has two remaining tickets left for an NFL game this Thursday, November 19, for the Carolina Panthers versus the Miami Dolphins. Tickets are $80 and include ticket cost and roundtrip transportation.
Asheville Christian Academy votes to uphold a male-only board (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 02:18:02 pm
SWANNANOA — Women have their place in the classroom at Asheville Christian Academy, but after a vote Monday night they still will be forbidden a seat at the boardroom table.
Family-friendly calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:50:03 am
BIRDS IN THE BACKYARD: 7-9 p.m., Leicester Library. Local gardener Wendell Cisco will share his bird experiences and photos. Learn about native, local birds.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (28778)	School Zip (28778)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,321 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	24%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$33,516	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	37 years old	31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	76% / 24%	65% / 35%