Ascension Academy vs. San Jacinto Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ascension Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
San Jacinto Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
Ascension Academy provides a proven college preparatory program for students in grades 5-12 in an environment of respect and inclusion to maximize the potential of each student.
Grounded in our four pillars as Scholars, Artists, Athletes, and Leaders, Ascension students become confident, collaborative, lifelong learners well-prepared for college and life success. At Ascension, you'll find a close-knit community that recognizes each student's individual gifts and talents.
Students feel safe being themselves in small classes and growing as individuals, with many opportunities to be involved in everything that Ascension has to offer.
San Jacinto Christian Academy was founded in 1982. It is an independent, Christ-centered, college preparatory day school.
San Jacinto Christian Academy exists to assist parents in training young people to know and love Jesus Christ, to follow Him in life, and to become positive, productive members of the coming generation.
Grades Offered
5-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia/Language-based & Mild LD
Year Founded
2000
1982
Students Body
Total Students
133 students
294 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
-
21
Grade 1 Students
-
16
Grade 2 Students
-
15
Grade 3 Students
-
15
Grade 4 Students
-
21
Grade 5 Students
-
15
Grade 6 Students
26
14
Grade 7 Students
19
29
Grade 8 Students
23
23
Grade 9 Students
21
20
Grade 10 Students
18
25
Grade 11 Students
11
23
Grade 12 Students
15
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
n/a
Average Class Size
11
15
Number of AP Classes
13
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
9:1
Average SAT score
1290
n/a
Average ACT score
29
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Relaxed and formal uniform attire)
(Relaxed and formal uniform attire)
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,750
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Tuition Notes
Ascension offers Customized Tuition as the solution for many families who are willing to make the investment in their student\'s education, but who also need a personalized tuition level. Customized Tuition is a process to personalize tuition for a family, based on their specific financial profile. The range for Customized Tuition for 2024-2025 is $6,750-$13,750Additional Fees:
$100 Application Fee
$1,000 One-time Tuition Deposit
Tuition rates vary depending on grade. Please contact the Admissions office for details.
% on Financial Aid
38%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,700
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Katy Reid/Ascension Academy
Mrs. Cori Rhea
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
21
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubCommunity Service
Cum Laude SocietyDebate Club
Junior Classical LeagueLatin Club
Math CountsModel United Nations
MS and HS Science BowlNational Honor Society
National Junior Honor SocietyRobotics Club
Spanish ClubStudent Council
TAMETAPPS Academic Competition
Arts and Music Programs:
Beginning and Advanced BandMS and HS Choirs
MS and HS TheaterOrchestra (I,II and III)
Studio Art
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Bible Study GroupsNational Honor Society
StuCo
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChoir
OrchestraPraise Team