Greater Atlanta Christian School
1575 Indian Trail Rd, Norcross, GA, 30093 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (770)243-2274
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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 29% minority students. ...read more  

School Overview:
Greater Atlanta Christian School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Christian School Association (NCSA)
National Association of Independent Schools
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Church of Christ
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Differences Supported Mild learning differences
Year Founded 1968
County Gwinnett County, GA
Student Body
Total Students 1961 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( GA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 29% 21%
Students by Grade
Kind - 157 students
Grade 1 - 116 students
Grade 2 - 113 students
Grade 3 - 135 students
Grade 4 - 131 students
Grade 5 - 133 students
Grade 6 - 172 students
Grade 7 - 173 students
Grade 8 - 169 students
Grade 9 - 184 students
Grade 10 - 163 students
Grade 11 - 162 students
Grade 12 - 153 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 160 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 60%
Average Class Size 18
Number of AP Courses 20
Average SAT score 1750
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniforms)
This School ( GA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:10
*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
Headmaster Dr. David Fincher
Admissions Director Linda Clovis
Admissions Associate Melanie Joseph
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 15

Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DivingFootball
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SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Wrestling 
 
School Notes:
  • 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 29% minority students.
  • Profile last updated: 11/07/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 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 23 years old 30 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (30093)



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% Owning / % Renting 40% / 60% 66% / 34%
 
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