Laurens Academy

Po Box 425, Laurens, SC, 29360-0293
Tel: (864)682-2324
Grades: K - 12 | 221 students
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Laurens Academy is a college preparatory school in a non-denominational Christian environment. Our hands-on curriculum, kindergarten through twelfth grade, offers traditional classroom instruction as well as opportunities on and off campus to provide enrichment for all students. We also offer an extensive dual-enrollment curriculum for high school juniors and seniors through the University of South Carolina. Students are able to graduate with over 30 hours of college credit. Our International Program hosts an average of 12 high school students per year representing countries such as: China, Germany, France, Denmark, Italy, Thailand, Mexico, and Spain. We are confident that you will find faculty and staff members that are interested in your child's success in developing to their full potential academically, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.

School Overview:
Laurens Academy
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 221 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (SC School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 11 courses
Advanced Courses
Dual-enrollment credit courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Neat appearance. Boys shirts must be tucked in and pants around waist. Girls dresses must be knee length and shirts can not be tank tops or thinner strapped and must be modest.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,592
Tuition Notes Amount is based on average tuition. Tuition ranges from $4012-$4986 depending on grade level.
Admissions Director Lisa Kirk
Admissions Associate Til Culbertson, Int'l Students
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Football
Softball Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Quiz Bowl Team Beta Club
Bible Club Boy Scouts
Fellowship of Christian Athletes International Club
Math Quiz Bowl Team National Honor Society
Performance Chorus Student Council
Student Newspaper Yearbook

School Notes:

  • Prospective students must possess an overall "B" average and be free from discipline issues to apply to Laurens Academy. All students will be screened to assure proper class placement for students' success in our college preparatory curriculum.

    • Profile last updated: 10/23/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Laurens Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
First Baptist Church
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 10 mi. away
Steppingstones Ministries
Gr. K-7 | 16.4 mi. away
Fountain Inn Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 16.6 mi. away
Berean Christian Academy
Gr. K | 17.5 mi. away

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