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Great Commission Schools

1100 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602-0166 -

School Notes Overview:

An independent, Bible believing Christian school covering grades K through 12. The educational process in a Christian school is dependent on a Biblical philosophy which provides the right world view and essential truths for life so that children may be prepared to assume their proper place in the home, the church, and the state. The mission of Great Commission Schools is to provide a Christian environment in which qualified, skilled, and committed Christian teachers, using a curriculum consistent with a Christian world view, deliver to students a Christian education of the highest quality. Great Commission Schools are committed to providing Christian education to the largest possible segment of the community. We believe that no child should be denied a Christian education because of a lack of financial resources. Thus, Great Commission Schools are organized as a true mission to the community founded on the principle of Mark. We are able to serve the greater Altoona area and provide quality, safe, Bible oriented Christian education to children from a broader spectrum of backgrounds while maintaining adequate discipline and a comfortable learning environment....

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School Overview:

	Great Commission Schools
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
County	Blair County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	149 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 9 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 12 students
	Grade 5 - 12 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 13 students
	Grade 8 - 13 students
	Grade 9 - 16 students
	Grade 10 - 11 students
	Grade 11 - 10 students
	Grade 12 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

An independent, Bible believing Christian school covering grades K through 12. The educational process in a Christian school is dependent on a Biblical philosophy which provides the right world view and essential truths for life so that children may be prepared to assume their proper place in the home, the church, and the state. The mission of Great Commission Schools is to provide a Christian environment in which qualified, skilled, and committed Christian teachers, using a curriculum consistent with a Christian world view, deliver to students a Christian education of the highest quality. Great Commission Schools are committed to providing Christian education to the largest possible segment of the community. We believe that no child should be denied a Christian education because of a lack of financial resources. Thus, Great Commission Schools are organized as a true mission to the community founded on the principle of Mark. We are able to serve the greater Altoona area and provide quality, safe, Bible oriented Christian education to children from a broader spectrum of backgrounds while maintaining adequate discipline and a comfortable learning environment.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (16602)	School Zip (16602)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,006 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	19%	22%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$30,539	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	66 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	68% / 32%