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Barrington Christian Academy

9 Old County Road, Barrington, RI, 02806-0280 -

School Notes Overview:

Barrington Christian Academy was founded in 1979 by the Barrington Baptist Church. The school began with fifty students in grades 1-8. Today, in 2008, our enrollment is 180 students in grades K-10. We are now governed by an independent school board of eight members representing several area churches. BCA has earned a reputation for providing an excellent academic program. Our faculty is dedicated to helping all of our students achieve to the best of their ability. Our academic program is challenging and exciting. Students are actively involved in the learning process. Every area of the curriculum is taught from a Christian worldview, and God's truth is the foundation for everything that we teach. With class size limited to twenty students, each student receives the personal attention and care that is vital to a successful learning environment. The BCA community is one of the great strengths of our school. Parents are very involved in every facet of the school, from the board of trustees to the classroom. BCA views the education of students as a partnership between parents and the school, so we encourage parents to become involved in the children's education by being informed, supportive, available and involved in the life of our school....

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School Overview:

	Barrington Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Bristol County, RI
Student Body
Total Students	179 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	12%	24%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 16 students
	Grade 1 - 11 students
	Grade 2 - 18 students
	Grade 3 - 17 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 20 students
	Grade 6 - 21 students
	Grade 7 - 31 students
	Grade 8 - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Barrington Christian Academy was founded in 1979 by the Barrington Baptist Church. The school began with fifty students in grades 1-8. Today, in 2008, our enrollment is 180 students in grades K-10. We are now governed by an independent school board of eight members representing several area churches. BCA has earned a reputation for providing an excellent academic program. Our faculty is dedicated to helping all of our students achieve to the best of their ability. Our academic program is challenging and exciting. Students are actively involved in the learning process. Every area of the curriculum is taught from a Christian worldview, and God's truth is the foundation for everything that we teach. With class size limited to twenty students, each student receives the personal attention and care that is vital to a successful learning environment. The BCA community is one of the great strengths of our school. Parents are very involved in every facet of the school, from the board of trustees to the classroom. BCA views the education of students as a partnership between parents and the school, so we encourage parents to become involved in the children's education by being informed, supportive, available and involved in the life of our school.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2009

In the News:

H1N1 vaccination schedule released for Barrington schools (Barrington Times)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 01:51:00 pm
At Kickemuit Middle School in Warren, more than 20 percent of the student population missed classes last Wednesday because they were reportedly suffering from flu-like symptoms. In Barrington, the ?
Northwestern nips Columbus despite five turnovers (Miami Herald)
posted on October 17, 2009 at 05:18:35 am
Columbus' defense did everything it could to end its team's recent woes against Northwestern. But five turnovers, including four interceptions of Bulls' quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the second half, weren't enough as Northwestern escaped FIU Stadium with a 15-13 victory Friday night in front of an estimated 5,000 fans.
Varsity soccer maintains winning record (The Block Island Times)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 05:53:53 pm
10/10/09 - The Block Island Varsity Soccer Team has won four of its five matches. The team kicked off the season at the new Heinz Field with a 5-2 victory against Masters Regional Academy. The ...
It is the first time Barrington Christian Academy hosts international students (Barrington Times)
posted on June 23, 2009 at 02:58:56 pm
They are thousands of miles from home, literally and figuratively. Stephanie Liu, 17, and Cici Wang, 16, both natives of China, arrived in Rhode Island in January and have been attending ?
Miami Central High QB Jeffrey Godfrey is worth the hype (Miami Herald)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 11:24:57 pm
As he stands on the sideline, talking with his receivers, Jeffrey Godfrey is plotting his next play. He is thinking about what will happen during the next series. He has always been that way.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02806)	School Zip (02806)	(RI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,819 people	1,048,319 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	35%
Population Average Age	40 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$74,591	$40,087
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.9 rooms	5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	55 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	88% / 12%	54% / 46%