Athens Christian School

1270 Highway 29 N, Athens, GA, 30601
Tel: (706)549-7586
Grades: PK - 12 | 725 students
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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.

School Overview:
Athens Christian School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1970
Student Body
Total Students 725 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 33%
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Drill Team Flag Football
Football Golf
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Weightlifting Wrestling

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

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Nearby Schools:

Athens Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Athens Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 4.3 mi. away
Cornerstone Christian Preschool
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 4.5 mi. away
St Joseph Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 4.5 mi. away
Waseca Learning Environment
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-5 | 6.7 mi. away
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 7.1 mi. away

View all schools in: Athens, Clarke County, Zip 30601

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