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Foothills Christian Academy

210 First Ave E Backus, MN 56435

Tel: (218) 947-3206

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 40 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Foothills Christian Academy in Backus, MN serves 40 students from preschool through 12th grade in a rural setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, with 5 teachers supporting a co–educational Christian program.
Approximately 17% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Foothills Christian Academy is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
The school is located in a rural community and provides education from PK to grade 12, accommodating families seeking faith–based schooling in the Backus area.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 40 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Foothills Christian Academy
Pre-K	4
Kind	3
1	3
2	2
3	4
4	2
6	5
7	1
8	2
9	5
10	5
11	3
12	1

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Grade 6 and 9 highest at 5 students each, while Grade 7 and Grade 12 have just 1 student apiece.

Student Body

Total Students

40 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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

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