Prestonwood Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
In pursuit of excellence in education the mission of Prestonwood Christian Academy is to assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ....
School Overview:
Prestonwood Christian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other school association(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1997 | ||
| County | Denton County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1540 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 110 students | |||
| Kind - 110 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 110 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 160 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 33% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 15 | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | See web site for tuition and curriculum information | ||
| Head of School | Larry Taylor | ||
| Admissions Director | Sharron Shaw | ||
| Admissions Associate | Marsha Backof | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 13 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Drill Team | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
School Notes:
- God has established Prestonwood Christian Academy for the purpose of impacting lives for eternity through biblically-based and Christ-centered education. Prestonwood Christian Academy offers a safe, nurturing environment where our students realize their God-given potential with which to impact the world. It is a place for teachers to influence future generations who learn from their Christ-like models; a place that serves as a powerful academic partner for parents; a place that cultivates our community’s future leaders – those who know and exercise their spiritual gifts to further the Kingdom of God. With over 1,500 students enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, Prestonwood Christian Academy has been recognized as one of the fastest growing Christian schools in the United States. Prestonwood Christian Academy is located in Plano, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and is a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
In the News:
- WSU Baseball Signs Seven Players (KAKE Wichita)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 04:39:06 pm
Wichita State has received a national letter-of-intent from seven baseball players in the early signing period - Baseball (The Wichita Eagle)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:05:30 am
Wichita State announced a seven-man recruiting class Tuesday. Signing were Roff (Okla.) infielder Dayne Parker; Choctaw (Okla.) infielder Josh Halbert; pitchers Kris Gardner of Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas; Cale Elam of Oktaha, Okla.; Zach Beringer of Harrisburg, Mo.; Albert Minnis of Lawrence; and catcher Bob Arens of Northwest High. Minnis, who pitched for the Class 6A ... - H.S. football: Early MCS miscue allows Plano Prestonwood to take command, eliminate Mustangs (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 06:13:29 am
Plano Prestonwood Christian Academy likes to call its spread offense the “Jet Offense.” - Mustangs' D looks to maintain momentum (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:14:50 am
Chandler Rogers knows that his job on defense is simple -- stop the opposing team and give Midland Christian’s high-octane offense a chance to do what it does best -- score points and eat up chunks of yardage. - Shockers prepare for showdown (The Wichita Eagle)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:07:22 am
The big volleyball match is Saturday against No. 22 Northern Iowa. Wichita State can't get there without playing on Friday against last-place Bradley.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75093) | School Zip (75093) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 43,958 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 70% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $101,884 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.1 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 15 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Prince Of Peace Christian School - 1088 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Carrollton Christian Academy - 518 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Trinity Christian Academy - 1500 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
- Newfound School - 35 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- Ann and Nate Levine Academy - 326 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
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