Athens Christian School vs. Athens Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Athens Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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School History
Athens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Overview
The motto of Athens Christian School is Quality Education in a Christian Atmosphere.
ACS is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC); therefore, our graduates are well-received into the college and career of their choice.
We have many graduates in the fields of law, medicine, business, government and technology.
We are also members of the Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS) and the Georgia High School Association which allows our students to participate in music, speech, drama, athletic and Bible quiz competitions.
As a coeducational college preparatory day school, Athens Academy seeks and admits students with a variety of talents from diverse social, economic, geographic and racial backgrounds.
Students should exhibit an interest in becoming part of a community that seeks excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service.
In addition, parents should value a school community that promotes respect and integrity above all.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2018
Year Founded
1970
1967
Students Body
Total Students
587 students
943 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
130
Kindergarten Students
30
54
Grade 1 Students
23
52
Grade 2 Students
32
52
Grade 3 Students
31
52
Grade 4 Students
29
52
Grade 5 Students
53
58
Grade 6 Students
48
64
Grade 7 Students
60
70
Grade 8 Students
53
62
Grade 9 Students
43
72
Grade 10 Students
45
75
Grade 11 Students
51
75
Grade 12 Students
59
75
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
121 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
n/a
Number of AP Classes
6
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:8
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$16,625
Tuition Notes
n/a
For 9th Grade
% on Financial Aid
n/a
11%
Admissions Director
n/a
Geoffrey Walton
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mary Catherine Jernigan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
11