Briarcrest Christian School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Briarcrest Christian School is to challenge and inspire college-bound students to know and honor Jesus Christ; to seek God's truth and wisdom in all disciplines; to pursue excellence and integrity in their academic, creative, and athletic endeavours so that they might "grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Men." Luke 2:52 Our vision is that Briarcrest Christian school will be the leader in inspiring young men and women to become authentic followers of Christ and in challenging them to achieve their highest academic, creative, and athletic potential....
School Overview:
Briarcrest Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Year Founded | 1973 | ||
| County | Shelby County, TN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1554 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 140 students | |||
| Kind - 76 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 85 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 108 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 94 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 102 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 124 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 145 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 164 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 136 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 146 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 110 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | ||
| Average Class Size | 19 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| AP Studio Art - drawing, AP Studio Art-design, AP Music Theory, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP European History, AP Government & Politics | AP English 11 | ||
| AP English 12 | |||
| Average SAT score | 1305 | ||
| Average ACT score | 24 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Navy or khaki pants; white, yellow, navy or green shirts) |
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(TN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,000 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Varies by grade | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 12% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | ||
| Head of School | Mark Merrill | ||
| Admissions Director | Nancy Blaylock | ||
| Admissions Associate | Claire Foster | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Drill Team | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Weightlifting | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- For more than thirty years, Briarcrest Christian School has been recognized in the Memphis region for its unique combination of academic excellence and Christian education. Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student and to help young men and women achieve full potential in all realms of life. Programs for kindergarten through Grade 8 were begun in 1973, and a program for Grades 9-12 was added in 1974. The school is dually-accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. Briarcrest is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, Memphis Association of Independent Schools and the College Board. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational institution in which conservative Christian values and morals are taught and practiced in every aspect of student life. All students attend chapel services, study the Bible, and are encouraged to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Profile last updated: 10/01/2009
In the News:
- Swine Flu Makes Official Return to the Mid-South (Eyewitness News Memphis)
posted on August 29, 2009 at 03:15:27 am
The Mid-South is bracing for an outbreak of the Swine flu. The virus forced the closure of a city charter school and suspected cases have been identified at the U... - 'The Blind Side': A gripping story of Ravens' Michael Oher (Baltimore Sun)
posted on August 28, 2009 at 01:23:56 pm
John Lee Hancock sets out to make a different kind of sports movie W hen Michael Oher takes the field as a Baltimore Raven this fall, a national audience of readers and moviegoers even bigger than the Ravens' fan base will be cheering for him. The amazing story behind his rise to football stardom will fill the nonfiction shelves at bookstores on Oct. 12, with a new edition of Michael Lewis ... - Briarcrest Christian School reports swine flu case (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 05:09:35 am
Just over a week into the school year, Briarcrest Christian School in Eads reported Tuesday that a middle school student has swine flu. - Briarcrest site merges preschool to high school (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on August 5, 2009 at 05:11:04 am
For years, parents of children attending Briarcrest Christian School have shuttled students to one of three or more campuses, depending on grade level. - Browse News (The Memphis Flyer)
posted on July 24, 2009 at 02:29:00 pm
Baltimore Ravens. Oher was mentored into academic achievement and athletic fame by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy during the period of his enrollment at Briarcrest Christian School.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (38028) | School Zip (38028) |
(TN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 5,049 people | 5,681,706 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 34% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $66,402 | $40,664 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.2 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 22 years old | 37 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 91% / 9% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
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