Grace Brethren Christian School
Tel:
(301)868-1600
- GBCS is a fully accredited, Christian School with a mission to provide an environment of academic excellence conducive to developing educated citizens with a Biblical worldview who are prepared to represent our Lord Jesus Christ in all walks of life.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 495 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,350
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Grace Brethren Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | NILD Discovery Program |
| Year Founded | 1965 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 495 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 95% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 33% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 4 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1090 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (School shirt required, khaki pants) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,350 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from 9350 for elementary to 10,990 for high school beginning for the 2016-17 school year. |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,900 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Dr. Prince Frimpong |
| Admissions Associate | Pam Porter |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: choir Recreational Athletic Programs: band, drama |
School Notes
- Students must have satisfactory grades and behavior from previous school. Students must pass entrance testing in reading and math. Families and students are interviewed during admission's process.
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