Donelson Christian Academy
Tel:
(615)883-2926
- Donelson Christian Academy was founded in 1971. Its primary purpose is to provide a challenging education in a non-denominational Christian school, fully accredited by SACS. A college preparatory curriculum is taught within the context of a Christian worldview by a faculty of dedicated Christians who hold current Tennessee certification in their specific academic areas of expertise.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 814 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Donelson Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee 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) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) AdvancED National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1971 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 814 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 8% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 48% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 6 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English IV, AP European History, AP US History, |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Polos, khaki pants, plaid skirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | K = $8,625 Grades 1-5 = $10,445 Grades 6-8 = $11,835 Grades 9-12 = $12,460 |
| Admissions Director | Molly McPeak |
| Admissions Associate | Kandice Smith |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 17 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling |
School Notes
- Donelson Christian Academy was founded in 1971. Its primary purpose is to provide a challenging education in a non-denominational Christian school, fully accredited by SACS. A college preparatory curriculum is taught within the context of a Christian worldview by a faculty of dedicated Christians who hold current Tennessee certification in their specific academic areas of expertise.
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