Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy is celebrating 34 years of service to Kent County Delaware.
CCA is the largest non-denominational K-12 private Christian school in this area and we are solvent and growing. God has truly blessed CCA over the past 34 years and we growing in "wisdom and stature" each year.
We thank God for the opportunity to serve our community and we look forward to meeting you.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 323 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Calvary Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
323 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please call for tuition rates
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kelly Eckels
Admissions Associate
Michelle Boller
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service Projects, Mentoring, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama, Fine Arts, Musical Theatre, Violin, Worship Band
Community Service Projects, Mentoring, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama, Fine Arts, Musical Theatre, Violin, Worship Band
School Notes
- Current Student to Teacher ratio is 1 to 13
- Certified teaching staff
- College Preparatory - we offer in-house college courses from Cairn University. Many of our high school teachers are also adjunct professors fro Cairn University and are therefore able to teach dual-credit classes for ONLY $275 extra per class. There are currently 10 classes offered and they are available to our juniors and seniors who qualify.
- 67% of our Jr. and Sr. High staff have advanced degrees
- Community service requirements to graduate
- Restoration discipline and strong stance on bullying
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The nearest high school to Calvary Christian Academy is Capitol Baptist School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Dover Montessori Country Day Academy (1.4 miles away)
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