Calvary Christian Academy
Tel:
(302) 697-7860
- 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 323 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Calvary Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Assembly of God |
| 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.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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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) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,500 |
| 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 | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, |
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 |
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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