Peniel Baptist Academy
School Notes Overview:
Peniel Baptist Academy is a ministry of Peniel Baptist Church. PBA is fully accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools serving 2 year olds through 12th grade. We use the ABEKA Curriculum and have degreed, Christian teachers. PBA..."Educating Students to Glory of God!" ...
School Overview:
Peniel Baptist Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Other religious school association(s) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1971 | ||
| County | Putnam County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 309 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 68 students | |||
| Kind - 29 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 28 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 6 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 95% | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Joint Enrollment Courses at SJRCC | Honors Courses | ||
| Average ACT score | 20 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Modest Dress Code) |
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This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,500 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Preschool is based on half or full day. K-6th: $3300. 7th-8th: $3500. 9th-12th: $3900. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 21% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | ||
| Head of School | Lester Jenkins | ||
| Admissions Director | Wendy Durden | ||
| Admissions Associate | Terrie Beach | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Football | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 3 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Athletics Booster Club | Mission Trips | ||
| Student Council | |||
School Notes:
- PBA accepts the VPK4 Scholarship for 4 years olds!
- PBA has high standardized test scores.
- PBA has before and after school daycare available from 7am-6pm
- Profile last updated: 03/03/2009
In the News:
- Prep roundup: Hurst breaks own Palatka record (Palatka Daily News)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 11:02:11 am
Palatka Daily News Matt Hurst might just be ready come cross country's postseason. - District volleyball tournament preview: Like it or not, it'll be Saturday (Palatka Daily News)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 10:43:15 am
Elton John may have thought Saturday night was all right for fighting, but to Holly Pickens and Jeff Finch, Saturday's no day to be opening up a district volleyball tournament. - Prep roundup: Golfers eliminated in district; Peniel volleyball advances (Palatka Daily News)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 05:58:15 pm
Palatka Daily News For the seventh straight season, the Putnam County golf season came to an end in the district round. - Role reversal: Swimmers on delivering end (Palatka Daily News)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 11:27:49 am
Palatka Daily News It wasn't that Palatka swimmers won everything in sight on a Senior Day dual meet Tuesday with St. Joseph Academy. - Prep roundup: Seniors shine in Peniel's first district triumph (Palatka Daily News)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 05:27:05 pm
Palatka Daily News Senior Night at Jenkins Middle School turned into a very productive night for the Peniel Baptist Academy volleyball team.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (32177) | School Zip (32177) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,186 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 16% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $28,665 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (32177) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Pentecostal Revival Academy - 8 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Deseret Academy - 186 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
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