Bass Memorial Academy vs. Lamar Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bass Memorial Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
Bass academy has a beautiful campus surrounded by 400 acres of woods, a friendly, spiritual atmosphere where everyone is considered a friend, new state-of-the-art facilities that are second to none and caring faculty that are committed to their mission of education and service.
Areas of study includes Communications, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Enrichment Courses and College Courses.
Bass is accredited through SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools) and Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities.
The Lamar Christian School is unique in that it is uniquely and identifiably Christian.
The school uses Christian school curriculum throughout its system.
The faculty prays together under the leadership of one of the administrators or a teacher each and every morning prior to the arrival of the students.
Bible classes are required of every student (K4 12) each and every day.
The entire staff must have a close relationship with the Lord and be an active evangelical church member.
The Lamar Christian School administration intends to invest the best effort, time, equipment, and personnel in all extra-curricular activities but music must excel in that this area gets priority scheduling plus other beneficial considerations.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1961
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Students Body
Total Students
71 students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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11
Kindergarten Students
-
19
Grade 1 Students
-
19
Grade 2 Students
-
19
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
25
Grade 5 Students
-
30
Grade 6 Students
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16
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
27
Grade 9 Students
8
24
Grade 10 Students
17
17
Grade 11 Students
21
22
Grade 12 Students
25
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
2%
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Average Class Size
21
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Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,505
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Tuition Notes
Dorm and food cost is $6500 per school year. Registration fee is $750 per year.
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Admissions Director
Raelene Brower
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
