Greater Atlanta Christian School
Tel: (770)243-2273
- Greater Atlanta Christian School has twice been named a National School of Excellence.
- It is currently the 2nd largest independent school in the state of Georgia.
- GAC normally sends 100% of its graduates to colleges and universities throughout the country. GAC is intentionally diverse, with 29% minority students.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1961 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1920 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 33%
State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 161 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70%
|
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 23 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1240 |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,000 |
| Tuition Notes | K- $14,695 Grades 1-5 $16,125 6-12th $18,795 Includes lunch, textbooks, and technology fees |
| % on Financial Aid | 15%
|
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mary Helen Bryant |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 19 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, WrestlingBallet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling |
School Notes
- The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.
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