Greater Youth Christian Academy
The GreaterYouth Christian Academy was founded in 2002 by Dr. Denise L. Folks for the purpose of providing small classroom instruction and instilling Christian values for children in grades Prek-8th.
The academy operates under the auspices of The Greater Church of The Risen Savior located in N.E. Baltimore City.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 87 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(All Students 4-13 must be in uniform)
(All Students 4-13 must be in uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost
$100
Summer Program Cost Notes
This fee is discounted for academy students
Sports
School Notes
- The Greater Youth Christian Academy operates Monday-Friday from 8a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Our school year statrs the day after Labor Day and concludes in June.
- All children ages 4-13 wear uniforms daily - green or while polo shirt with the school's emblem and khaki pants or skirt and black shoes.
- The school's tuition is $5600.00 per year ($560 per month). We participate in the MSDE BOOST funding program and the Children' Scholarship Fund Baltimore.
- These funding opportunities can be found on the particular websites.
Profile last updated: 07/21/2021
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