Burlington Christian Academy vs. The Burlington School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Burlington Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Sports offered
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The Burlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Burlington Christian Academy inspires students to excel through Biblical Truth, Intentional Discipleship and Rigorous Academics for God's glory.
#WhyTBS The Burlington School is the premier Preschool 3 through 12th grade, independent school in Alamance County and offers programs in academics, athletics and the arts.
Rigorous academics, individual attention and a vibrant learning community make TBS one of the best college preparatory schools in the North Carolina Triad area.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
n/a
Year Founded
1978
2013
Students Body
Total Students
952 students
424 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
101
31
Kindergarten Students
74
26
Grade 1 Students
83
34
Grade 2 Students
79
33
Grade 3 Students
80
32
Grade 4 Students
70
39
Grade 5 Students
69
33
Grade 6 Students
68
38
Grade 7 Students
70
26
Grade 8 Students
60
24
Grade 9 Students
69
34
Grade 10 Students
57
23
Grade 11 Students
24
27
Grade 12 Students
48
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
42 teachers
Average Class Size
17
n/a
Number of AP Classes
11
14
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$14,750
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade - please visit us online at:
https://www.theburlingtonschool.org/admissions/indexed-tuition
% on Financial Aid
n/a
60%
Admissions Director
Connie Adams
J.B. Tanner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
27
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Bible StudyBoard Game Club
Book ClubCommunity Service Clubs
Creative Writing ClubCrocheting Club
Culture ClubDebate Club
Drama ClubFantasy Football Club
Fishing ClubForeign Language Club
Grad to Grad ProgramHiking Club
History ClubMath Club
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Pickle BallProm Committee
Science ClubSimple Crafts
Student Leadership AcademyTutor Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Alamance Youth Leadership AcademyStudent Government
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDrama
HandbellsMusic
Rock EnsembleTheater Arts
Visual ArtYearbook