Grace Christian Academy

Po Box 1880, Benson, AZ, 85602-0856
Tel: (520)586-2358
Grades: PK - 12 | 6 students
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Grace Christian Academy is designed with the purpose of each student understanding the process and skill of learning; along with the value of education. Our teacher student ratio is low and provides a good environment for learning. Our main goal is for character development and subject mastery. Students are not allowed to continue until the subject is understood and proven through tests and various other feed back. Our extra curricular activities involve earned field trips, art, music, ministry in the community, regional and international student conventions.

School Overview:
Grace Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1998
Student Body
Total Students 6 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 40% (AZ School Avg.: 36%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 1%
Average Class Size 6 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki pants and collar polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition is charged and held at a minimum until the scholarships and grants are awarded. This allows parents a minimal financial cost at the beginning and due by the end of the school year. Registration is non refundable and due with application
% on Financial Aid 80%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,124
Acceptance Rate 98%
Admissions Director Lupe Diaz
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Cycling Mountain Biking
Soccer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art clases Extra Mile Bike Club
Piano lessons

School Notes:

  • School hours are 8:30-11:30 for Pre-school and Kindergarten 8:30-2:45 for the elementary, junior high and high school classes All observed holidays are days off Lunch is the responsibility of the parent tentative school day 8:20 doors open 8:30 Assembly in the sanctuary 8:45 start classes 10:00 first break for all classes restroom breaks allowed and privilege cards earned for extra time off 10:15-10:30 (extra time earned as privilege) 11:30 Pre-school and Kindergarten dismissed for the day 11:50 break for lunch 12:20 back to class 1:30 break 2:35 time to clean up and gather homework or personals 2:45 dismissed for the day 2:50 detention time starts 3:20 pick up students on detention We use a merit and demerit system to motivate the children to excellence. A required parent orientation meeting is held the beginning of the year, four weeks later for those who were not able to make the first one, on a Saturday. This is designed to help the parent understand the educational process we use with the student. Uniforms are a Khaki pant/skirt and a light colored polo shirt/blouse. Field trips are considered part of the school required days of attendance. Parents are encouraged to use their skills and talents to offer specific classed for the children. We also require volunteer time for each of the parents.

Nearby Schools:

Grace Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Harvest Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 26 mi. away
Veritas Christian Community School
Gr. K-12 | 26 mi. away
Shiloh Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 26.4 mi. away
Learning Tree Preschool
Gr. PK-K | 26.8 mi. away
Visionquest Lodgemakers
Gr. 9-12 | 27.2 mi. away

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