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Grace Christian Academy

1050 S Post Rd Or P O Box 1880, Benson, AZ, 85602-0856 -

School Notes Overview:

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. ...

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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 - 11
Year Founded	1998
County	Cochise County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	10 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	31%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 1 students
	Grade 1 - 3 students
	Grade 2 - 1 students
	Grade 4 - 1 students
	Grade 8 - 1 students
	Grade 9 - 2 students
	Grade 11 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	1%
Average Class Size	6
Classroom dress code	Formal (Khaki pants and collar polo shirt)
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	185 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
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
Sport
Total Sports Offered	3
	Sports
	Cycling	Mountain Biking
	Soccer
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	3
	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.
Profile last updated: 01/21/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85602)	School Zip (85602)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	8,879 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	22%	25%
Population Average Age	46 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$30,491	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	27 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	62% / 38%