Providence Christian Academy

4575 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA, 30047-0300
Tel: (770)279-7200
Grades: K - 12 | 646 students
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Providence Christian Academy is a covenant, non-demoninational Christian school with a strong college preparatory curriculum located in the northeast section of suburban Atlanta. With two new initiatives this year, students in grades 7-12 received an iPad as part of their academic tools. Providence also celebrated a winning season in their first year of football. Check the website for further details and to register for an Open House or tour. 

School Overview:
Providence Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Georgia Accrediting Commission
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences; ADHD
Year Founded 1991
Student Body
Total Students 646 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 42%
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry AP English Lit & Composition
AP European History AP Portfolio Art/Drawing
AP Spanish IV AP US History
Honors Algebra I Honors Algebra II
Honors American Lit & Compostion Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry Honors Economics
Honors English 9 Honors English Lit & Composition
Honors Geometry Honors Government
Honors Physics Honors Pre-Calculus
Honors Spanish II Honors Spanish III
Honors World Lit & Composition
Average SAT score 1751
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniform from the waist up and dress code from the waist down)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes $9,000-$13,000
% on Financial Aid 20%
Admissions Director Mrs. Claudia Hunt
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Equestrian Football
Golf Gymnastics
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 26 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Advanced Ensemble Alpha Upsilon
Axis Beta Club
Boy's Discipleship Chess Club
Choir Drama Club
Dream Team French Club
Girl's Discipleship High School Band
International Thespian Society Juggling Club
National Honor Society Orff Ensemble
Outdoor Club Patrols
Pep Band Praise Band
S.P.E.E.D. Seventh Grade Band
Sixth Grade Band Spanish Club
Student Council Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Facilities include elementary and high school buildings, two gymnasiums, athletic fields and a field house located on 35 acres.
    • Providence uses the Orten-Gillingham multi-sensory program in the elementary school. Admissions decisions are based upon the application process, standardized test results, previous academic records and an interview.
    • Students grades 7-12 receive iPads for use as an academic tool. Grades K-6 use an iPad mobile lab in preparation for eventual use in later grades.
    • Students who graduate from PCA complete a rigorous, traditional college-prep curriculum, which includes fine arts, the humanities, the sciences and four years of Biblical studies.
    • In addition, each student contributes to the community by providing fifteen hours of service.
    • A full range of guidance services are provided to help students with class scheduling, scholarship opportunities, college applications, standardized testing, academic records and effective counseling.

    Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Providence Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
City Of Knowledge Islamic School
Gr. K-5 | 0.4 mi. away
Killian Hill Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 1.4 mi. away
Parkview Christian School
Gr. K-8 | 1.9 mi. away
Harmony Grove United Methodist School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 2.6 mi. away

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