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 (2021)
- 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 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a |
Student Body
| Total Students | 301 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 course |
| 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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