Briarcrest Christian High School vs. First Assembly Christian School
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School Overview
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Overview
The mission of Briarcrest Christian School is to challenge and inspire college-bound students to know and honor Jesus Christ; to seek God's truth and wisdom in all disciplines; to pursue excellence and integrity in their academic, creative, and athletic endeavors so that they might "grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Men." Luke 2:52.
Our vision is that Briarcrest Christian School will be the leader in inspiring young men and women to become authentic followers of Christ and in challenging them to achieve their highest academic, creative and athletic potential.
Mission First Assembly Christian School educates in a manner consistent with a Biblical worldview so that students are prepared for college and are equipped to live for God`s glory. Vision FACS strives continually to improve curricula and instruction, Biblical worldview training, and technological capability in order to prepare students to live for God`s glory. Beliefs Education consistent with a Biblical worldview promotes academic excellence, Spirit-led vision, moral courage, emotional balance, cultural understanding, and physical fitness.
Biblical truth is the strongest foundation for intellectual achievement.
Jesus Christ is preeminent in all facets of academic, fine arts, and athletic education at FACS.
Administrators, faculty, and staff at FACS maintain a Christian witness and communicate Biblical values to all students.
Students at FACS are viewed as unique individuals and are encouraged through appropriate resources to develop their God-given talents and abilities.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Language-based Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1973
1972
Students Body
Total Students
n/a
534 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
35%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
-
31
Grade 1 Students
-
26
Grade 2 Students
-
23
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
39
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
34
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Grade 9 Students
-
55
Grade 10 Students
-
49
Grade 11 Students
-
55
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
49 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
51%
n/a
Average Class Size
17
20
Number of AP Classes
15
4
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
Average ACT score
26
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,500
$15,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
Pre-K-12. Tuition ranges from $5292-1038
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Acceptance Rate
92%
80%
Admissions Director
Robin Gilbert
Ellen DiGirolamo
Admissions Associate
Claire Foster
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
25
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Baking ClubBriarcrest Animal Rescue Club (B.A.R.C.)
Club HopeDisc Golf Club
French ClubGurlz Mentor Gurlz Club
International Thespian Honor SocietyJungle Kids for Christ Club
Key ClubLatin Club
M29 ClubMadonna Club
Medical ProfessionsMock Trial
Model UNMu Alpha Theta
National Art Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor Society
Pickleball ClubQuiz Bowl (Knowledge Bowl)
Robotics ClubSenior Buddies
Sisters in Christ ClubSpanish Club
Spikeball ClubThe American Heart Society Club
Wilson SocietyWordsmith
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubForeign Language Honor Societies
FrenchGerman
International Thespian SocietyJunior High Student Council
Junior National Honor SocietyKnowledge Bowl
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)National Honor Society
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor SocietyScience National Honor Society
SpanishStudent Ambassador Program
Student Government Association (SGA)
Arts and Music Programs:
All-West BandBand Solo and Ensemble Competition
Color Guardconcert band
Junior and Senior High ChoirsMarching Band
Treble ChoirVocal All-West
Vocal Music ProgramsVocal Solo and Ensemble Competitions

