Greenbrier Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
Since 1983, Greenbrier Christian Academy has served the Hampton Roads area as an independent Christian school, providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education for students in grades P3-12. GCA is a non-denominational ministry offering a challenging academic program while at the same time endeavoring to foster spiritual, physical, and emotional growth in our students....
School Overview:
Greenbrier Christian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Language-based | ||
| Year Founded | 1983 | ||
| County | Chesapeake City County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 640 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 75 students | |||
| Kind - 45 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 53 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 43 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 18% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 7 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| AP US History | AP Government | ||
| AP English Literature & Composition | AP English Language & Composition | ||
| AP Chemistry | AP Calculus AB | ||
| AP Biology | |||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,000 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 5% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $850 | ||
| Head of School | Dr. H. Ron White | ||
| Admissions Director | Marne Moore | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 13 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Winter Track | ||
| Wrestling | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 4 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chesapeake Student Leadership Forum | Junior Beta Club | ||
| National Beta Club | Student Government | ||
School Notes:
- With the Word of God as our foundation, Greenbrier Christian Academy exists in support of the local church to partner with parents to provide a Christ-centered education that:
- Gives the student the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord (Romans 10:9-10)
- Challenges them to excel academically (Proverbs 1:7)
- Provides programs that disciple them to increase in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52)
- Profile last updated: 08/10/2009
In the News:
- Highly touted Chesnee lefthander leads GWU baseball recruiting class (The Shelby Star)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:31:40 pm
BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb baseball signed a talented quintet of student-athletes Wednesday, with Chesnee (S.C.) High southpaw Brandon Henderson highlighting an accomplished group. The Diamond ‘Dogs signed Henderson (Chesnee, S.C. / Chesnee... - H1N1 vaccine not yet available to some private school students (13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 09:31:28 pm
CHESAPEAKE -- A shortage of the H1N1 virus means that in some cities, public school children are eligible for vaccines while students in private schools just have to wait. - Tampa Bay Rays centerfielder B.J. Upton belies first impressions (St. Petersburg Times)
posted on July 18, 2009 at 10:07:24 am
The real B.J. Upton belies first impressions. - Upton turns slump into defensive genius (Major League Baseball)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 04:02:25 pm
Upton turns slump into defensive genius - HRVarsity.com: Poquoson, Menchville finished ranked in 20s in Rivals.com national poll (Daily Press)
posted on June 18, 2009 at 12:03:34 am
Group AA state champion Poquoson finished No. 29 in the final Rivals.com national high school poll. The Islanders entered the previous poll at No. 44. ...the first time, I believe they were ever nationally ranked.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (23320) | School Zip (23320) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 44,439 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,816 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 22 years old | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- ICW Baptist Church School - 52 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Tidewater Adventist Academy - 123 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Atlantic Shores Christian School - 779 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Great Hope Baptist School - 109 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- Fairview Baptist Christian Academy - 13 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
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