Paradise Christian Academy

2525 Emerson Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89121
Tel: (702)732-8256
Grades: PK - 12 | 218 students
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Paradise Christian Academy, a ministry of Paradise Church, is now accepting new students for the 2006-2007 school year. Established in 1980, Paradise Christian Academy has been serving families from the Las Vegas and Henderson areas using a Christ-centered curriculum where the Bible is taught in every class.

School Overview:
Paradise Christian Academy
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1980
Student Body
Total Students 218 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 34% (NV School Avg.: 29%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Average Class Size 15 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,780
Tuition Notes Elementary Tuition K4-5th $4,780.00 Jr. High Tuition 6th-8th $4,870.00 High School Tuition 9th-12th $5,050.00 $300.00 Enrollment fee There will be no separate charge for books. Books are included in the price of tuition.
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Teena Oglesby
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Football Soccer
Softball Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Choir Club Drama Club

School Notes:

  • Paradise Christian Academy, a ministry of Paradise Church, is now accepting new students for the 2006-2007 school year. Established in 1980, Paradise Christian Academy has been serving families from the Las Vegas and Henderson areas using a Christ-centered curriculum where the Bible is taught in every class.
  • We support the parents with the character development of their child(ren) while acknowledging that the biggest influence in their child’s life is their parents and extended family. PCA partners with the parents and requires them to monitor the progress of their student(s) from home through our website, help with discipline (if necessary), and ensure the required homework/schoolwork is complete.
  • Tuition Payment Plans Available
  • The student/teacher ratio for kindergarten is 15/1 and 21/1 for grades 1st – 12th. The proposed additional classrooms/gymnasium will help PCA diversify in new areas. Electives offered are: Art, Computer, Computer Graphics(6th-12th), Journalism, Spanish, Music, Drama & PE and other extra curricular activities: Student Council, & Bible Club, ACSI School Participation Events: Speech Meet. Spelling Bee, Math Olympics, & Art Festival. Before/after school programs are available. Uniforms are worn.

Nearby Schools:

Paradise Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Trinity International School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
Congregation Ner Tamid Kindergarten
Gr. PK-K | 0.2 mi. away
St Viator Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 1 mi. away
St Viator Prekindergarten & Kindergarten
Gr. PK-K | 1.1 mi. away
Mt Olive Lutheran School
Gr. K-8 | 1.4 mi. away

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