Destin Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
The purpose of Christian education is to lead students to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to provide spiritual and academic training that will enable each student to pursue God's purpose for his or her life. The school must provide an environment conducive to the spiritual growth and development of its students. We feel the education of our children is a God-sized task that requires maximum effort by parents, students, and teachers. At Destin Christian Academy your child's education will be greatly enhanced by the strength of the parent-student-teacher partnership. ...
School Overview:
Destin Christian Academy |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery School - 5 | |
| Year Founded | 1993 | |
| County | Okaloosa County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 61 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 9 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 11 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 80% | |
| Average Class Size | 10 | |
| Average SAT score | 90 | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 179 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,350 | |
| Tuition Notes | 10% discount church members multiple child discounts | |
| Head of School | Dean DeMarra | |
| Admissions Director | Dean DeMarra | |
| Admissions Associate | Susan Bell | |
School Notes:
- The purpose of Christian education is to lead students to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to provide spiritual and academic training that will enable each student to pursue God's purpose for his or her life. The school must provide an environment conducive to the spiritual growth and development of its students. We feel the education of our children is a God-sized task that requires maximum effort by parents, students, and teachers. At Destin Christian Academy your child's education will be greatly enhanced by the strength of the parent-student-teacher partnership.
- Profile last updated: 10/08/2007
In the News:
- Down economy boosts DES kindergarten enrollment (PHOTOS) (The Destin Log)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 10:06:12 pm
Sarah Irwin’s teaching career at Destin Elementary School was off to a whirlwind start last week — the school’s kindergarten enrollment jumped enough to add a whole new class two weeks after the school year began. “I spent - 'The bad guys took over the airplane': Preschool patriots reflect on 9-11 in Destin (UPDATED with PHOTOS and VIDEO) (The Destin Log)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 06:02:32 pm
They weren’t born until after the day “we will never forget,” but Destin’s littlest patriots have a pretty good idea of what 9/11 is all about. “Three hundred and forty-three (firemen) died because buildings fell on - BACK TO SCHOOL: 2009-2010 School Year Information: Orientation times, bus routes, meal prices and supply lists (The Destin Log)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 01:26:48 pm
Young Destinites will be back in school on Monday. Here is the skinny on supply lists, orientation times, bus routes and school meal prices. The first holiday in sight for Okaloosa County schools is Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.Destin Elementary - Oh-bama! 7-year-old Destin girl gets reply after writing president (with LETTER) (The Destin Log)
posted on June 1, 2009 at 11:04:16 pm
Earlier this year, millions of Democrats beamed with pride as President Barack Obama entered the White House. One Destin second-grader sealed her delight in an envelope and dropped it in the mail — just in time for Inauguration Day. On April 25,
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (32541) | School Zip (32541) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,495 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $52,388 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 20 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (32541) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Cinco Baptist School - 210 students - 7.3 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Learning Center - 32 students - 7.8 mi. away - view location
- St Mary School - 417 students - 7.9 mi. away - view location
- Agape Christian Academy - 82 students - 8.6 mi. away - view location
- Oak Tree Prim/small Wndrs Cdc - 30 students - 10.0 mi. away - view location
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