First Baptist Accelerated Academy is a distinctively Christian school that combines biblically based Christian character building with technology to produce well-trained ambassadors for Christ who are academically prepared for the best universities.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,500
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing World Changing Ambassadors for Christ
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Annual Tuition plus fees. Varies per grade.
Generous scholarships available for qualifying families. Sibling discounts. Multiple payment options.
% on Financial Aid
95%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Andrew Garcia
Admissions Associate
Gloria Cooper
School Notes
First Baptist Accelerated Academy, the school "on the hill" adopted its new name when the school recently expanded to include 12th grade. While the school itself has been a mainstay of Thousand Oaks for decades, the curricula, methodologies, and mode of instructional delivery has changed to reflect our modern, technological era.
Students at FBAA receive a blended education:
- face to face classroom interaction with teachers and peers
- a lively student body life with many fundraisers and special events
- a "family" atmosphere of integrated age levels
- a distinctively Christian education
- academically superior curriculum
- state-of-the-art computerized core classes
- full college preparatory scheduling
- availability of generous financial aid
- solid biblical teaching at all grade levels
- classical studies
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does First Baptist Academy cost?
First Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of First Baptist Academy?
The acceptance rate of First Baptist Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for First Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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