Greater Atlanta Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Greater Atlanta Christian School has twice been named a National School of Excellence. It is currently the 2nd largest independent school in the state of Georgia. GAC normally sends 100% of its graduates to colleges and universities throughout the country. GAC is intentionally diverse, with 27% minority students....
School Overview:
Greater Atlanta Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) National Association of Independent Schools Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild learning differences | ||
| Year Founded | 1961 | ||
| County | Gwinnett County, GA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1883 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 27% | 20% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 30 students | |||
| Kind - 100 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 110 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 130 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 135 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 150 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 173 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 171 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 173 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 182 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 154 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 155 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 161 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 19 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1750 | ||
| Average ACT score | 24 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Uniforms) |
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This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * 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 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,500 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 15% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. David Fincher | ||
| Admissions Director | Linda Clovis | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 15 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Diving | Football | ||
| Golf | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.
- Profile last updated: 07/22/2009
In the News:
- Comedian Jeff Foxworthy Lending a Hand (WXIA-TV Atlanta)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 02:54:16 am
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is holding a one-night-only comedy show in Gwinnett County after a chance meeting with a woman who had a very specific request -- help with her work in creating an emergency homeless shelter for women and children. - Some local schools going greener (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on August 11, 2009 at 12:15:34 am
Some local schools going greener - Decisions: Private vs. home schooling (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on August 5, 2009 at 06:51:11 am
In this economic test, some private school parents eyeing their investment in education are considering new sacrifices and a surprising alternative: home school. - For homeless kids at hotels, some treats also a necessity (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on June 15, 2009 at 09:32:28 am
In the economy of the "church ladies," two slices of hot pizza, a banana, one lemonade, milk, one box of cereal, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, snack crackers and a packaged Jell-O cost a hug. - Hunger behind 'vacancy' signs: Volunteer feeds hotel kids (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on June 9, 2009 at 06:09:59 pm
In the economy of the "church ladies," two slices of hot pizza, a banana, one lemonade, milk, one box of cereal, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, snack crackers and a packaged Jell-O cost a hug.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (30093) | School Zip (30093) |
(GA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 49,669 people | 8,185,503 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $43,484 | $50,258 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 5.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 24 years old | 30 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 40% / 60% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Providence Christian Academy - 885 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Answer Center Christian Academy - 21 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Killian Hill Christian School - 469 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- Wesleyan School - 1073 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- Perimeter Christian School - 561 students - 6.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Norcross, Gwinnett County, Zip 30093
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