Praise Academy

4052 Hiram Lithia Springs Rd., Powder Springs, GA, 30127
Tel: (770)943-2484
Grades: PK - 12 | 311 students
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Praise Academy is a private Christian school serving metro Atlanta, Georgia. Praise Academy is accredited by SACS and ACSI. Praise Acadmey provides an education that inspires Love, Life, and Learning ... At Praise Academy, we partner with the family by teaching children how to love God and others, how to live for God, and how to think with a biblical worldview. Praise Academy prepares students for today, tomorrow, and eternity. Our pholosophy is Christ, Self-worth, Academics

School Overview:
Praise Academy
School Membership(s) Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Methodist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1983
Student Body
Total Students 311 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,500
Tuition Notes Yearly Tuition: K3-4 (Half day) $2850; K3-4 (Full day) $4070; K5 $4070; Grades 1-3 $4400; Grades 4-6 $4600; Grades 7-12 $5000; Multi-Child Discounts Available
Acceptance Rate 70%
Admissions Director Georgia White
Admissions Associate Jane Mitchell
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Football
Soccer Softball
Volleyball Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Chess Club
Robotics Club

School Notes:

    Why consider Praise Academy? "Our children ... God's greatest gift to the family" We partner with Christian families by providing the very best in Christian education: Christ First, Self-worth, Academics. Children are trained to think and live biblically. Our environment is one of caring and loving by the faculty, staff, and students ... a family atmosphere. Praise Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). A proven track record -- Praise Academy is celebrating 30 years of making disciples for Christ and His Kingdom. Location: Praise Academy serves the metro-Atlanta and the tri-county area: Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas County. Stability: Our administration has over 50 years of combined experience in Christian education. Governance is by an experienced school board. Praise Academy offers a wide range of exceptional opportunities for cultural, athletic, and community service involvement. Size: At over 280 students in K-3 through 12th Grade, we are large enough to incorporate many co-curricular activities and small enough to keep the family environment. Curriculum is regularly reviewed, meticulously evaluated, and consistently improved to reflect "best practices" in education. Athletic program offers both competitive and a model of sportsmanship. Praise Academy offers the most competitive tuition rate among accredited schools in the metro-Atlanta area. See the tuition compaison chart under Tuition and Fees section.
    • VISION STATEMENT: Growing Disciples to make Disciples through Christian Education.
    • MISSION STATEMENT: Partnering with Christian families to provide a Christ centered educational system where students can achieve academic excellence, a life long commitment to Christ, and a passion for success.
    • PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: Christ First, Self-Worth, Academics

    Profile last updated: 11/30/2012

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