Faith Christian Academy vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Sacred Heart Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Overview
Faith Christian Academy offers a quality educational program in pre-school through 8th grade.
Our program is based on old fashioned teaching with the Bible being the foundation for learning.
Phonics also is a big part of our program. Pre-school four-year-old learn to read by the end of the school year.
Besides reading, your child will learn simple arithmetic and good writing skills that will give them a head start in elementary grades.
The Sacred Heart Cathedral School community educates the whole child in a Catholic, Christ-centered environment with the ultimate goal of developing students to their fullest potential and to a life of service.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Language-based, mild learning differences
Year Founded
1980
1956
Students Body
Total Students
61 students
604 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
22%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
54
Pre-K Students
14
20
Kindergarten Students
13
53
Grade 1 Students
5
53
Grade 2 Students
2
59
Grade 3 Students
1
50
Grade 4 Students
5
60
Grade 5 Students
-
61
Grade 6 Students
2
56
Grade 7 Students
3
70
Grade 8 Students
-
68
Grade 9 Students
8
-
Grade 10 Students
5
-
Grade 11 Students
2
-
Grade 12 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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50%
Average Class Size
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22
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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$10,200 for one child
Admissions Director
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Beth Robertson
Admissions Associate
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Maxie Schneiter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Altar ServersBoy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Buddy ClassesGeography Bee
HABIT Therapy DogsMentoring
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)Recycling Club
RISE-Reaching and Inspiring Students Toward Excellence Academic ProgramRobotics Team
Safety PatrolScience Fair
Service ProjectsSpanish K-8
Speech TeamSpelling Bee
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Big Eagle BandDrama Productions
Liturgical ChoirOrchestra
Piano InstructionPraise Band
Tech Team