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Faith Academy

7601 Whitcomb St Merrillville, IN 46410

Tel: (219) 736-2651

www.faithtempleofchrist.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 106 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Faith Academy in Merrillville, IN serves 106 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1996, the school provides a Christian–oriented regular elementary and secondary program.
The student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 8 total teachers.
Faith Academy has a diverse student population with 95% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of Indiana private schools for diversity.
Located in a large suburb, the school offers K–12 education within the Merrillville area.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 106 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Faith Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Faith Academy
Kind	5
1	9
2	9
3	10
4	13
5	12
6	14
7	11
8	6
9	9
10	3
11	2
12	3

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Year Founded

1996

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Total Students

106 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $6,340 for elementary schools and $7,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).