Grace Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
Grace Christian Academy exists to lead students to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, to build them up to their full potential in him and to equip them to serve Him. The profile of a Grace graduate would be one that would be "REAL", having a personal Relationship with Jesus Christ, Equipped to serve Him, Active on mission for Him and seeking a lifetime of Learning. We would see it as an honor to partner with you in that mission for your child. ...
School Overview:
Grace Christian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1996 | ||
| County | Knox County, TN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 761 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 81 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 65 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 64 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 63 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 65 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 56 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 75 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 49 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 35 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 15% | ||
| Average Class Size | 22 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 3 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,700 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition rates are different for elementary, middle and high school. | ||
| Head of School | Don Criss | ||
| Admissions Director | Kathy Baughman | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Delta Epsilon Phi (German students) | National Honor Society | ||
| National Junior Honor Society | Student Council | ||
| Student Leadership Team | |||
School Notes:
- New High School facilities opened August 2006
- Fully equipped science and computer labs
- Internship opportunities offered for high school students
- Honors and AP courses
- Elementary Spanish, computer and art classes
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
In the News:
- Sports Digest: Oct. 8 (Knoxville News Sentinel)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 04:02:45 am
UT athletics Service planned for Mahelona A Knoxville memorial service for former University of Tennessee football player Jesse Mahelona is scheduled for Sunday at Faith Promise Church beginning at 7 p.m. Mahelona was killed in a Sept. 5 automobile accident in his native town of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He was 26. Those attending the service are asked to bring a letter explaining the impact ... - Coach Jeff Smith remembered by Grace Christian Rams (WVLT-TV Knoxville)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 03:24:33 am
It wasn't the win Grace Christian Academy was hoping for, but Thursday the Rams did their best to remember their Coach Jeff Smith. - Healing begins after team loses coach (WVLT-TV Knoxville)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 10:10:35 pm
Friday Grace Christian's middle school football team takes the field for the first time without Coach Jeff Smith. - Former UT lineman dies from flu complications (WVLT-TV Knoxville)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 10:05:59 pm
Deadly complications from the flu have touched the UT football family. Jeff Smith, who was a walk-on offensive lineman out of West High School in the late 70's, died Sunday at St. Mary's Medical Center. Smith had been Offensive Line Coach at Grace Christian Academy, where his son plays. - Despite mistakes, Warriors glide past Grace Christian (Farragut Press)
posted on August 26, 2009 at 03:30:28 pm
Christian Academy of Knoxville never trailed during its Friday football game at Grace Christian Academy, though some Warriors wouldn’t classify it as an easy victory.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (37931) | School Zip (37931) |
(TN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 18,203 people | 5,681,706 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $45,314 | $40,664 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 22 years old | 37 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (37931) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Temple Baptist Academy - 301 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- Christian Academy of Knoxville - 1047 students - 4.6 mi. away - view location
- Apostolic Christian School - 209 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
- Webb School Of Knoxville - 1054 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
- Paideia Academy - 68 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
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