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Carrollton Christian Academy

2205 East Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX, 75010-0750 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission statement of Carrollton Christian Academy is to "develop future leaders through Christ-centered academics, art, and athletics, who choose Character before career, Wisdom beyond scholarship, Service before self and Participation as a way of life." Carrollton Christian Academy is a college preparatory school for grades pre-kindergarten through 12th, but it is much more than a "private school." It is a distinctly Christian school, which strives to equip each student academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually at a reasonable cost. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to integrating Biblical principles into all facets of school life, curricular and extracurricular, and to help students determine God's will for their lives. We hold precious our role in preparing students who may be called into full-time ministry, and work diligently to provide a gentle balance of guidance, encouragement, instruction, and example. Our continual purpose is to glorify God by offering Him our best....

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School Overview:

	Carrollton Christian Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Methodist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1980
County	Denton County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	518 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 24 students
	Kind - 41 students
	Grade 1 - 23 students
	Grade 2 - 38 students
	Grade 3 - 33 students
	Grade 4 - 41 students
	Grade 5 - 39 students
	Grade 6 - 32 students
	Grade 7 - 35 students
	Grade 8 - 31 students
	Grade 9 - 43 students
	Grade 10 - 41 students
	Grade 11 - 47 students
	Grade 12 - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	18
	Advanced Courses
	Honors Science classes	Honors Math classes
	Honors History classes	Honors English classes
	Dual Credit U. S. History	Dual Credit Government
	Dual Credit English IV	Dual Credit English III
Average SAT score	1157
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	177 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Annual tuition varies from $5,190 to $10,070
% on Financial Aid	10%
Acceptance Rate	85%
Head of School	Dr. Alex Ward
Admissions Director	Jane Funk
Sport
Total Sports Offered	13
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Dance	Drill Team
	Football	Golf
	Soccer	Softball
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	13
	Extracurriculars
	Academic Team	Animal Management Science Lab Aides
	Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts	Chess Club
	Full Range of Athletics	Mock Trial
	National Honor Society	National Junior Honor Society
	Recreational sports leagues organized by parents	Science Olympiad Team
	Student Council	Student Leadership Core
	Theater and Musical Productions

School Notes:

CCA was established in 1980, now celebrating 29 years of Excellence in Education, and is recognized by ACSI and SACS as an Exemplary School!
TAPPS All-Around School - State Runner-Up (includes competitions in academics, fine arts, and athletics); National Merit Scholars and Finalists; average SAT over 1150; annual State, Regional, and District championships in a wide variety of academic, fine arts, and athletic events.
Our special features include: Complete college prep curriculum, math through calculus, Spanish, phonics intensive reading in elementary; dual credit and AP classes in Secondary; student government and student leadership; theater arts, speech, journalism, photojournalism, photography, media production, yearbook, computer, and art; multiple choirs, bands, orchestra, ensembles; mock trial and debate teams; annual school play and musical production; full spectrum of sports; daily Bible classes and non-denominational Christian teaching; weekly chapel services for all grade levels; praise and worship teams; degreed and certified Christian teachers; hot lunch program; before and after school care available on campus.
CCA is dually accredited with ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Our competitions are through ACSI and TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools).
CCA issues the SEVIS I-20 to qualified international students; English proficiency must be shown.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

In the News:

West Education Notes (WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 09:10:46 am
Area 16 PTA will host a roundtable discussion from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Elementary, 400 High School Drive in Lewisville. The event is to bridge cultures and overcome challenges to parent involvement. A special focus will be on fathers, language and single parents.
Concussion Program: Now That's Using Your Head (KIAH-TV Houston)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 03:33:55 pm
Impact Program Protects Young Athletes' Brains Playing catch with his dad is as close to football Collin Heusinkveld has gotten in nearly a month, and here's why.
Concussion Program: Now That's Using Your Head (The 33 News Dallas Fort Worth)
posted on October 17, 2009 at 05:30:54 am
Impact Program Protects Young Athletes' Brains Playing catch with his dad is as close to football Collin Heusinkveld has gotten in nearly a month, and here's why.
Campus news (Coppell Gazette)
posted on July 20, 2009 at 05:42:57 am
The Austin College Dean’s List has been announced for spring term 2009. Students named to the Dean’s List earned a semester grade point average of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Dallas area private, charter schools' valedictorians, salutatorians (WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth)
posted on June 21, 2009 at 08:13:55 am
(V) Judith Long, 18, of Mesquite will major in biology and forensics at an undecided university. (S) Janice (Nicole) Kostecka, 18, of Hutchins will attend an undecided university with an undecided major.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (75010)	School Zip (75010)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	13,202 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	58%	23%
Population Average Age	32 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$75,462	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	14 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	59% / 41%