Bob Jones Academy
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC, 29614-0296 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (864)242-5100
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Bob Jones Academy, grades 9-12, is Bob Jones University's college preparatory high school. The Academy is known nationwide for the academic and spiritual excellence it produces in the lives of its students. ...read more  

School Overview:
Bob Jones Academy
School Level High school
School Membership(s) American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1927
County Greenville County, SC
Student Body
Total Students 470 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( SC ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 9% 17%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 129 students
Grade 10 - 112 students
Grade 11 - 108 students
Grade 12 - 121 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 62%
Average Class Size 20
Number of AP Courses 3
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average ACT score 23
Classroom dress code Formal
(slacks, skirts or dresses and collared shirts)
This School ( SC ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Aug. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,120
Tuition Notes textbook fee $100 driver's ed $135
Acceptance Rate 85%
Headmaster Dr. Sid Cates
Admissions Director Gary Deedrick
 
School Notes:
  • Bob Jones Academy offers the advantages of an outstanding academic program, but the primary focus is on the preparation of each student for life and eternity. Everything--from academics to sports to outings to community ministries--is designed to help students become more effective followers of Jesus Christ. BJA offers its students
  • a daily Chapel program
  • the availibility of the Bob Jones University facilities
  • a secure campus environment
  • an emergency notification system in place
  • an active extracurricular program
  • a strong fine arts program
  • a widely recognized forensics and debate program
  • Profile last updated: 04/21/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 29614 )
School Zip ( 29614 ) ( SC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) n/a 4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree n/a 21%
Population Average Age n/a 35.4 years old
Average Household Size n/a 2.3 persons
Median Household Income n/a $38,417
Avg. # of Rooms in Household n/a 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure n/a 33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting n/a / n/a 66% / 34%
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1. Bob Jones Jr High School - 217 students - view location
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