Mount Airy Christian Academy
Tel:
(410)489-4321
- Mount Airy Christian Academy is a special Christian school ministry designed to help meet the needs of a Christian family.
- We exist for the purpose of maturing students academically, physically, spiritually, and socially.
- We are looking for Christian fathers, mothers, and children who will support this ministry as we partner together to educate students with excellence.
- MACA operates within a disciplined academic environment while providing a high quality Christian education to its students.
- In order to build a ministry such as this the foundation must be secure, solid and never changing.
- For that reason, Mount Airy Christian Academy is based upon the Word of God.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 301 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Mount Airy Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- 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 | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences, Extended Time, Anxiety |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 301 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 8% |
| Average Class Size | 11 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 1 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Formal (khaki or navy uniform pants, shorts or skirts that come to the knee; navy, white or light blue polo shirt; MACA approved sweaters and sweatshirts - purchased through Lands) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Please visit our website to view our tuition rates:http://www.macamd.org/admissions/tuition/ |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: ABOVE Program (Anti-Bullying), Drama Club, Running Club, STEM Classes, Student Council Association, Worship Team Arts and Music Programs: Concert Band |
School Notes
- Mount Airy Christian Academy (MACA), is a private, coeducational school for grades PK3-12th grade. A rigorous academic program coupled with a low student/teacher ratio gives each child a tremendous opportunity for academic success. MACA offers a strong phonics-based reading program in elementary and Honors/Accelerated courses for grades 6-12. MACA also boasts a 1:1 Chromebook technology initiative for each high school student, iPad mobile labs for elementary and middle school classrooms and a highly competitive sports program for ALL grades. Our dedicated and caring staff work diligently to assist parents in guiding their children to be well-rounded, complete individuals. MACA operates within a disciplined academic environment, while providing an affordable, high-quality Christian education.
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