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Sun & Shield Christian Academy

8811 West Avra Valley Road, Marana, AZ, 85653-0856 -

School Notes Overview:

As a ministry of Sun & Shield Baptist Church, we endeavor to assist the families in our community with the education of their children by: providing a stimulating academic program; providing a distinctly Christ-centered environment; training students to have personal and social responsibility; and equipping students with spiritual integrity and moral philosophy. Sun and Shield Christian Academy knows that you care for your children and want the best for them. We care for children too, and that is why we offer a distinct educational alternative for your children. Our school is an educational arm of the church; therefore, we use a Christ-centered curriculum in a Christian environment. ...

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School Overview:

	Sun & Shield Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Religious Affiliation	Baptist
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
County	Pima County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	71 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	39%	31%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 5 - 3 students
	Grade 6 - 9 students
	Grade 7 - 5 students
	Grade 8 - 7 students
	Grade 9 - 6 students
	Grade 10 - 3 students
	Grade 11 - 1 students
	Grade 12 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
Average Class Size	13
Classroom dress code	Formal
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$2,300

School Notes:

As a ministry of Sun & Shield Baptist Church, we endeavor to assist the families in our community with the education of their children by: providing a stimulating academic program; providing a distinctly Christ-centered environment; training students to have personal and social responsibility; and equipping students with spiritual integrity and moral philosophy. Sun and Shield Christian Academy knows that you care for your children and want the best for them. We care for children too, and that is why we offer a distinct educational alternative for your children. Our school is an educational arm of the church; therefore, we use a Christ-centered curriculum in a Christian environment.
Profile last updated: 06/04/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85653)	School Zip (85653)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	10,948 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	17%	25%
Population Average Age	35 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$37,713	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	23 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	84% / 16%	62% / 38%