Abundant Life Academy vs. The Carmel School
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School Overview
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Overview
Welcome to Abundant Life Academy! We are an evangelical Christian boarding school designed for teens who are struggling.
The goal of Abundant Life Academy is to provide teens and their families with the tools and resources to succeed and thrive academically, relationally and spiritually, equipping them to live a life of love, acceptance and forgiveness as modeled by Biblical principles and the life of Jesus Christ.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have Life, and may have it in abundance.” – John 10:10.
Our vision at The Carmel School is to become the finest co-educational, independent school in the region by providing challenging and enriching education within a Christian environment.
The mission of The Carmel School is to prepare students for success in our ever-changing world by creating a community supportive of academic, physical, and spiritual growth rooted in Christian values to instill honor and integrity.
Grades Offered
8-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
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1986
Students Body
Total Students
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247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
11%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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11
Kindergarten Students
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17
Grade 1 Students
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25
Grade 2 Students
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10
Grade 3 Students
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24
Grade 4 Students
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19
Grade 5 Students
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18
Grade 6 Students
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18
Grade 7 Students
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19
Grade 8 Students
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23
Grade 9 Students
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13
Grade 10 Students
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17
Grade 11 Students
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17
Grade 12 Students
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16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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30%
Average Class Size
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12
Number of AP Classes
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15
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Khaki or Navy pants/jumpers/skirts and Navy, White or Light blue polos)
(Khaki or Navy pants/jumpers/skirts and Navy, White or Light blue polos)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,130
Tuition Notes
Abundant Life Academy provides year-round enrollment.
Tuition Ranges from 9130 to 10640 based on Lower, Middle or Upper School ages.
Admissions Director
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Laura Elsy
Admissions Associate
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Matthew Johns
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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2
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Middle and Upper School students experience extracurricular involvement as part of the Clubs Program., The Fine Arts are a priority at The Carmel School; we believe that arts education is essential to creating well-rounded citizens. All of our students are exposed to both the visual and performing arts.