Athens Christian School

1270 Hwy 29 N, Athens, GA, 30601 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The motto of Athens Christian School is Quality Education in a Christian Atmosphere. ACS is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC); therefore, our graduates are well-received into the college and career of their choice. We have many graduates in the fields of law, medicine, business, government and technology. We are also members of the Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS) and the Georgia High School Association which allows our students to participate in music, speech, drama, athletic and Bible quiz competitions. ...

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School Overview:

 
Athens Christian School
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1970
County Clarke County, GA
Student Body
Total Students 729 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 40 students
Kind - 50 students
Grade 1 - 63 students
Grade 2 - 60 students
Grade 3 - 45 students
Grade 4 - 51 students
Grade 5 - 53 students
Grade 6 - 58 students
Grade 7 - 66 students
Grade 8 - 53 students
Grade 9 - 44 students
Grade 10 - 44 students
Grade 11 - 46 students
Grade 12 - 56 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 33%
Average Class Size 20
Number of AP Courses 6
This School
(GA) 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 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Head of School Steve Cummings
Sport
Total Sports Offered 14
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Drill TeamFlag Football
FootballGolf
SoftballTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling

School Notes:

  • ACS is an inter-denominational, college preparatory institution founded to work hand in hand with the family concerning the mental, physical, social and spiritual development of their most priceless possessions, their children. The objective of ACS is to equip each young person with a Christian world-view; the finest academic training available; and the scriptural character traits necessary for each student to reach their maximum potential in life, for the glory of God.
  • Activites - Athens Christian is also known as "the traveling school". Our students enjoy extended trips.
  • Athens Christian offers many opportunities for fine arts and sports
  • School Hours - Class hours are 8:00am-3:15pm. Office hours are 8:00am-4:15pm. Summer hours are 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

In the News:

  • Rec director receives honor during deployment (Athens Banner-Herald)
    posted on November 17, 2009 at 10:33:00 am
    Although he woke up a little earlier than usual that morning, Oct. 20 was a day that began like many others for Lt. Col. John Gentry, a member of the Georgia National Guard stationed in Kabul , Afghanistan .
  • Athens Christian wins competition in robotics (Athens Banner-Herald)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 05:07:00 am
    When Brandon McFarlind joined Athens Christian School's newest robotics club earlier this year, the high school sophomore thought he'd learn a little about computer programming and engineering.
  • Social Circle rallies, beats Athens Christian (The Walton Tribune I Monroe)
    posted on September 26, 2009 at 05:51:13 am
    SOCIAL CIRCLE — The Redskins came from six points down in the fourth quarter to knock off region foe Athens Christian School 26-20 Friday. Questions about the team putting together an entire game were answered at Stephens Stadium as Social Circle refused to let a six-point deficit take its fight.
  • Athlete of the Week (The Walton Tribune I Monroe)
    posted on September 24, 2009 at 07:51:24 pm
    The Social Circle varsity football team will begin its Region 8-A schedule Friday against Athens Christian School. After an opening win over Monticello, the Redskins have since fallen on hard times, losing three in a row.
  • Tigers place at NEGA Meet (Dawson News & Advertiser)
    posted on September 9, 2009 at 02:40:50 am
    The Dawson County High School cross country team opened the season with a successful meet at Athens Christian School on Saturday. The girl's team did well with one top-five finisher and one top-15 finisher in the championship race.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (30601)
School Zip (30601)
(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 17,727 people 8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 19% 21%
Population Average Age 28 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $22,383 $50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.5 rooms 5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 37 years old 30 years old
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Zipcode (30601)


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% Owning / % Renting 44% / 56% 66% / 34%

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