Atlantic Shores Christian School
Atlantic Shores Christian Schools is an independent, non-denominational Christian School.
It is a private, non-profit institution, with high academic and spiritual standards.
We offer educational programs from preschool age through high school that are Biblically-based and meet the highest standards of learning. Our curriculum has been carefully selected to meet the academic needs of each child, and help all students achieve their highest potential.
We offer a complete athletic program, Fine Arts program, and state of the art technology opportunities at all grade levels. We encourage all students to use their God-given talents and give them the opportunity to develop and use their talents to bring glory to God.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 788 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,500
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Atlantic Shores Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 788 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 34% State avg.: 26% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 32% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 10 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | American Government, American History, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Music Theory, Politics: United States |
| Average SAT score | 1180 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Docker style pants, shorts or skirts with solid color polo shirt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,500 |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Cindy Hudgins |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Robin Arends |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, |
School Notes
- Atlantic Shores Christian School offers a variety of resource programs to help student reach their full potential. These programs include:
- Early Learning Program - K3 to K5
- Smart Start - A support program to meet academic challenges.
- Scholars Lab - a support program for the enrichment of gifted students.
- Reading Remediation
- Advanced Math for 4th through 6th grade
- Advanced Reading for 1st through 6th grade
- Science Lab - Available to all Elementary grade groups to enhance in-class curriculum as well as a special class for all to attend within their rotation schedule.
- Shores Outdoors - Outdoor Classroom Learning Center
- Accelerated Classes, Honors, AP coursed offered at Secondary Campus in all core disciplines.
- Dual Enrollment Program - expanding and allowing preplanning for college entry.
- Individual assistance to all students who need help in certain subject matters is offered at Secondary Campus.
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School Reviews
| 5 Blessed to have had my children attend this school for four years. Staff always willing to help and pray for my kids. Kids went to chapel weekly, joined sports, music, yearbook and made sweet friends whose parents believed like I did. - Posted by Parent - Crewof4 |
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