Holly Grove Christian School
Holly Grove Christian School partners with families to provide excellence in Christ-centered academics by preparing students to live God-honoring lives.
We started in the fall of 1976 with nineteen students and have grown to the current enrollment of 540 students.
For over 30 years Holly Grove Christian School has provided a quality education to the families of the Eastern Shore, offering a traditional program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
During those years we have greatly expanded, but have maintained a commitment to a debt-free school, enabling us to offer affordable tuition rates.
Today the buildings are all paid for because of people who sacrificed and gave willingly so that we can make an investment in the lives of students.
HGCS is fully accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Our students consistently outperform other Maryland schools in SAT and ACT testing and in percentage of college attendance.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 552 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Holly Grove Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1976
Student Body
Total Students
552 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Physics 1, AP Statistics, AP US History
Average SAT score
1110
Average ACT score
23
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki, blue pants, white, blue, maroon tops)
(khaki, blue pants, white, blue, maroon tops)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Does not include application fee, book fee or bus transportation fee
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
Admissions Director
Christy Scarborough
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
School Notes
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