Cornerstone Academy (2024-25 Profile)

1520 NW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605

Cornerstone Academy Photo #1 - Cornerstone offers a variety of extra-curricular activities for students to participate in. We recognize the positive benefits of student involvement in both competitive and non-competitive clubs that link academic learning with real-world, hands-on activities. Through participation in clubs, students will build strong relationships and gain a deeper understanding of how to apply academic and spiritual knowledge to everyday life.

Cornerstone Academy Photo #2 - Since God is a creator and evidence of His creativity is found throughout scripture, we know He is creative and thus, so are we, His creations. Our desire is to cultivate the talent in our students, give them ample opportunities to use it, and teach them how to express a biblical worldview through their art.

Cornerstone Academy Photo #3 - Cornerstone offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students. We recognize the positive benefits of student involvement in both competitive and non-competitive clubs and teams that link academic learning with real-world, hands-on activities. Through participation in clubs and sports, students will build strong relationships and gain a deeper understanding of how to apply academic and spiritual knowledge to everyday life.

We offer a full college preparatory academic program in a combination schedule of classroom study and home study for Pre-K through 12th grade.

Cornerstone is unique in that we offer a 3,4,or 5 day study option for students K5-5th grades and a 4 or 5 day study option for our 6th-12th grades. Our Classic University Model program of study, which Cornerstone was founded on, takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for grades K5-5th, while parents oversee home study with teacher-directed lesson plans on Monday and/or Thursday.

Our K4 program runs Monday through Friday with various options to choose for your child.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 180 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

2000

Student Body

Total Students

180 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

dress code polos and bottoms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$8,200 (K-5th) $8,400 (6th-8th) $8,500 (9th-12th)

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Admissions Director

Amber Livingston

Admissions Associate

Jeanna Feliciano

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Junior Classical League, National Honors Society, Robotics, Student Government

School Notes

Cornerstone Academy's Robotics program has won in both national and international competition. This year they won 1st in the nation at the TSA competition in Electron=ic Reasearch and Design.The Athletic Department offers a full range of sports for students in 1st through 12th grades. The Varsity Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball teams have competed at the national level.
Cornerstone Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.
Cornerstone Academy is a non-church affiliated, private Christian school.

Source: Verified school update

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What sports does Cornerstone Academy offer?

Cornerstone Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Academy?

The application deadline for Cornerstone Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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