Columbia Academy
- Columbia Academy is committed to serving its students so they master skills, knowledge, and character appropriate for them and their future while becoming Christlike in attitude and behavior.
- Columbia Academy is an institution of learning and the education that is provided is grounded in core Christian values.
- Students are involved in daily Bible classes and weekly chapel.
- Columbia Academy is dedicated to provide a Christian Education in a tradition of excellence.
- Each child deserves to have a quality education in a safe and positive environment.
- CA strives to be a school that is accepting and encouraging to each child and helps to cultivate each student's full potential.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 955 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,020
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Columbia Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Christian School Association (NCSA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Christ |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 955 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 5% State avg.: 15% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 42% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 6 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Calculus A/B, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Statistics, US History |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,020 |
| Tuition Notes | Jr. K – K $7,610 Grades 1-3 $7,860 Grades 4-6 $8,200 Grades 7-9 $8,730 Grades 10-12 $9,020 |
| Admissions Director | Cindy Zientak |
| Endowment Size | $3.2 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Best Buddies, HOSA, Science Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Drama Club, Drama productions |
School Notes
- Columbia Academy is committed to serving its students so they master skills, knowledge, and character appropriate for them and their future while becoming Christlike in attitude and behavior. Columbia Academy is an institution of learning and the education that is provided is grounded in core Christian values. Students are involved in daily Bible classes and weekly chapel. Columbia Academy is dedicated to provide a Christian Education in a tradition of excellence. Each child deserves to have a quality education in a safe and positive environment. CA strives to be a school that is accepting and encouraging to each child and helps to cultivate each student's full potential.
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412 West 9th Street
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