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Lancaster Christian Academy

150 Soccer Way, Smyrna, TN, 37167-0371 -

School Notes Overview:

Atmosphere, character, relationship, and education are important words at Lancaster Christian Academy. LCA is an incredible new school located one block off of Murfreesboro Road in the heart of Smyma. The Lancaster Christian Academy was founded with the objective of providing an excellent education in a Christian environment. The school community where a child spends the greatest portion of their day is very important. The result of a good contemporary Christian school is a place where the student can thrive and succeed in a loving, safe, and fun atmosphere. LCA's environment fosters individuality, creativity, and self-esteem. At Lancaster Christian Academy, the students are nurtured in an intimate setting while receiving an excellent education with Christian values. Educationally, the school test two years above the national average. The ages accepted are grades PRE-K through High School. While education, test scores, and striving for academic excellence are certainly important priorities, the student's relationship in loving, knowing and following the Lord Jesus Christ is number one. Next, because a child spends a good part of their life in school, the LCA atmosphere can be a place where Christian Values and Character are taught daily. Lastly, because we represent the Lord Jesus Christ, the educational part of LCA is excellent. Highly motivated Christian teachers, a nationally recognized accredited curriculum, and individual student attention are a daily part of LCA with a goal of our students being equipped to make an impact on future generations. It is the purpose of Lancaster Christian Academy to have students grow up with a quality Biblical Education in a Christian Atmosphere that equips them to make successful life choices in their careers, communities, homes, and churches. ...

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School Overview:

	Lancaster Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1998
County	Rutherford County, TN
Student Body
Total Students	452 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	14%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 150 students
	Kind - 45 students
	Grade 1 - 20 students
	Grade 2 - 20 students
	Grade 3 - 15 students
	Grade 4 - 20 students
	Grade 5 - 20 students
	Grade 6 - 20 students
	Grade 7 - 23 students
	Grade 8 - 23 students
	Grade 9 - 30 students
	Grade 10 - 30 students
	Grade 11 - 25 students
	Grade 12 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	70%
Average Class Size	20
Number of AP Courses	2
Average ACT score	24
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* 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	$4,500
Tuition Notes	Financial aid opportunities available in some situations.
Head of School	Sherry Lancaster
Admissions Director	Kevin O'dea
Sport
Total Sports Offered	13
	Sports
	Ballet	Basketball
	Bowling	Cheering
	Cross Country	Dance
	Football	Golf
	Gymnastics	Soccer
	Softball	Volley Ball
	Weightlifting
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	16
	Extracurriculars
	Art	Chapel
	Chess Club	Community Service
	Fellowship of Christian Athletes	Music
	National Honor Society	Newspaper
	Prom Committee	Spanish Club
	Spelling Bee	Student Council
	Theatre Group	Work Study
	Worship Team	Yearbook

School Notes:

Atmosphere, character, relationship, and education are important words at Lancaster Christian Academy. LCA is an incredible new school located one block off of Murfreesboro Road in the heart of Smyma. The Lancaster Christian Academy was founded with the objective of providing an excellent education in a Christian environment. The school community where a child spends the greatest portion of their day is very important. The result of a good contemporary Christian school is a place where the student can thrive and succeed in a loving, safe, and fun atmosphere. LCA's environment fosters individuality, creativity, and self-esteem. At Lancaster Christian Academy, the students are nurtured in an intimate setting while receiving an excellent education with Christian values. Educationally, the school test two years above the national average. The ages accepted are grades PRE-K through High School. While education, test scores, and striving for academic excellence are certainly important priorities, the student's relationship in loving, knowing and following the Lord Jesus Christ is number one. Next, because a child spends a good part of their life in school, the LCA atmosphere can be a place where Christian Values and Character are taught daily. Lastly, because we represent the Lord Jesus Christ, the educational part of LCA is excellent. Highly motivated Christian teachers, a nationally recognized accredited curriculum, and individual student attention are a daily part of LCA with a goal of our students being equipped to make an impact on future generations. It is the purpose of Lancaster Christian Academy to have students grow up with a quality Biblical Education in a Christian Atmosphere that equips them to make successful life choices in their careers, communities, homes, and churches.
Profile last updated: 01/18/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (37167)	School Zip (37167)	(TN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	35,093 people	5,681,706 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	18%
Population Average Age	32 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$47,971	$40,664
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	23 years old	37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	65% / 35%