Paradise Christian Academy

2525 Emerson Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89121 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

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. ...

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School Overview:

 
Paradise Christian Academy
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1980
County Clark County, NV
Student Body
Total Students 218 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NV) School Avg.
% Students of Color 34% 27%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 10 students
Kind - 16 students
Grade 1 - 15 students
Grade 2 - 13 students
Grade 3 - 13 students
Grade 4 - 22 students
Grade 5 - 21 students
Grade 6 - 19 students
Grade 7 - 19 students
Grade 8 - 16 students
Grade 9 - 16 students
Grade 10 - 15 students
Grade 11 - 15 students
Grade 12 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 80%
Average Class Size 15
This School
(NV) 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 6 hours
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%
Head of School Pastor Mike Matijevich
Admissions Director Teena Oglesby
Sport
Total Sports Offered 6
 
Sports
BasketballCheering
FootballSoccer
SoftballVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 2
 
Extracurriculars
Choir ClubDrama 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.
  • Profile last updated: 09/20/2006

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (89121)
School Zip (89121)
(NV) State Average
Population (Approximate) 61,669 people 1,993,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 21% 24%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $40,542 $45,022
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.8 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 30 years old 25 years old
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Zipcode (89121)


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