Blue Ridge Christian Academy

424 Highway 101, Landrum, SC, 29356
Tel: (864)895-9008
Grades: PK - 12 | 155 students
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Blue Ridge Christian Academy is a private college preparatory school that is nestled at the foot of Glassy Mountain in Greenville County, South Carolina. Our Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School students hail from Landrum, Campobello, Lyman, Taylors, Greer, Travelers Rest, Spartanburg, Greenville, Simpsonville and Marietta as well as towns in NC. Our beautiful setting encourages outdoor classroom and extra-curricular activities. Blue Ridge Christian Academy offers a non-denominational Christ-centered education that helps children reach their maximum potential through training in Biblical truths, pursuing academic excellence, and embracing aspects of a classical Christian education. Blue Ridge Christian Academy seeks to glorify God by partnering with parents to impart to children a Christian worldview and skills that will make them effective in impacting the world for Christ.

School Overview:
Blue Ridge Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Christian Schools International (CSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 2004
Student Body
Total Students 155 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (SC School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 37%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB AP Language and Composition
AP Literature and Composition AP Macroeconomics
AP US Government & Politics AP US History
AP World History
Average SAT score 1250
Average ACT score 29
Classroom dress code Casual
(Modest; intent is to glorify God with whatever is in your closet)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,800
Tuition Notes This is an average tuition. Actual rates for 2012-13 range from $4670 for K5 to $6915 for 12th grade.
% on Financial Aid 35%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,000
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Jill Bird
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Equestrian
Golf Soccer
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Competitions Activity Clubs (e.g. Chess, Creative Writing, Math, Rocket)
Fine Art Competitions National Honor Society
Praise Band Running Club
Spanish Club Student Leadership Council
Upward Sports Upward Sports
Warrior Spirit Club

School Notes:

    • Academic excellence
    • Shepherding hearts
    • Atmosphere of grace
    • Accredited by ACSI and SACS-CASI
    • Small class size

    Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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Blue Ridge Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK-12 | 3.4 mi. away
Talisman Academic School
Gr. 7-12 | 8.3 mi. away
Tryon Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr. 2-9 | 10 mi. away
Pleasant View Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 10.2 mi. away
Ebenezer Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 10.5 mi. away

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