First Presbyterian Academy
School Notes Overview:
Our goal at First Presbyterian Academy is to provide an exceptional Christ-centered educational program equipping students for a lifetime of service to God and man. ...
School Overview:
First Presbyterian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 3 | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Differences | ||
| Year Founded | 1953 | ||
| County | Greenville County, SC | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 134 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 7% | 45% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Nursery - 120 students | |||
| Pre-K - 60 students | |||
| Kind - 32 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 14 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 35% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:48 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is dependent upon age and number of days per week child is in attendance. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 3% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | ||
| Head of School | Mr. Michael Everhart | ||
| Admissions Director | Martha T. Garrison | ||
| Admissions Associate | Claudette Oliver | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 1 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| CATS Spanish | |||
School Notes:
- Small class sizes
- Biblical world view for all subjects
- Academically Challenging Program
- Dedicated Teachers who instill the love of learning and embrace each child's individual spirit.
- Technology rich classrooms
- Spanish, Art, Music, PE, Technology
- Profile last updated: 01/15/2009
In the News:
- Parents walk line between caution, fear (The Greenville News)
posted on May 1, 2009 at 06:16:41 am
Amy Dishner said it's a fine line to walk between precaution and panic.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29601) | School Zip (29601) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,349 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $25,340 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (29601) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 37% / 63% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Marys School - 317 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Christ Church Episcopal Preschool - 102 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Maranatha Baptist School - 22 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Education Center - 6 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Haynsworth School - 90 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Greenville, Greenville County, Zip 29601
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