Liberty Christian Academy

100 Mountain View Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Begun in 1967 as Lynchburg Christian Academy, the school developed as a ministry of Thomas Road Baptist Church to provide Christian education to children in central Virginia. LCA is now the largest private school in the state of Virginia. The Academy, founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell, became a fully accredited institution, standing as a viable educational choice for parents who desired to have their children taught a Christian worldview from a Bible-based curriculum. Recognized as an accredited institution by the Commonwealth of Virginia, regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and internationally accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, LCA has a recognized history of academic excellence. Liberty Christian Academy exists to support parents and guardians in their Biblical responsibility to nurture and train their children. Thus, the Academy provides opportunities which allow students to realize their God-given potential and to live lives that glorify God in the spiritual, academic, social, physical, and vocational realms." Rising from the mission statement is the school's vision statement: "Liberty Christian Academy seeks to lead students to faith in Jesus Christ and to develop young men and women who adhere to a Christian worldview and think Christianly, prepared to participate as godly members of home, church, and society....

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Liberty Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Mild Learning Disabilities / Accomodations
Year Founded 1967
County Lynchburg City County, VA
Student Body
Total Students 1962 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 5% 19%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 200 students
Kind - 100 students
Grade 1 - 75 students
Grade 2 - 100 students
Grade 3 - 100 students
Grade 4 - 100 students
Grade 5 - 100 students
Grade 6 - 132 students
Grade 7 - 140 students
Grade 8 - 140 students
Grade 9 - 200 students
Grade 10 - 200 students
Grade 11 - 200 students
Grade 12 - 175 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 25%
Average Class Size 18
Average SAT score 1432
Classroom dress code Casual
(Casual School Uniform)
This School
(VA) School Avg.
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 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,750
Tuition Notes PRE K: Tuition Varies based on program K: $4950 1-5: $5150 6-12: $5750 Book Fee: $275 (Transportation Available at additional cost)
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Head of School Dr. Todd Campo
Admissions Director John Patterson
Admissions Associate Amy Saylor
Sport
Total Sports Offered 15
 
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CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
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Track and FieldVolley Ball
WeightliftingWinter Track
Wrestling 

School Notes:

  • Begun in 1967 as Lynchburg Christian Academy, the school developed as a ministry of Thomas Road Baptist Church to provide Christian education to children in central Virginia. The Academy, founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell, became a fully accredited institution, standing as a viable educational choice for parents who desired to have their children taught a Christian worldview from a Bible-based curriculum. Recognized as an accredited institution by the Commonwealth of Virginia, regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and internationally accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, LCA has a recognized history of academic excellence. Liberty Christian Academy exists to support parents and guardians in their Biblical responsibility to nurture and train their children. Thus, the Academy provides opportunities which allow students to realize their God-given potential and to live lives that glorify God in the spiritual, academic, social, physical, and vocational realms." Rising from the mission statement is the school's vision statement: "Liberty Christian Academy seeks to lead students to faith in Jesus Christ and to develop young men and women who adhere to a Christian worldview and think Christianly, prepared to participate as godly members of home, church, and society.
  • Profile last updated: 05/22/2009

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About This Zipcode (24502)
School Zip (24502)
(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,656 people 7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 28% 26%
Population Average Age 34 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $38,504 $55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 38 years old 34 years old
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