Fayette Academy vs. Rossville Christian Academy
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Overview
Inspiring minds for learning and hearts for Christ.
Rossville Christian Academy's Vision is to produce successful, well-rounded leaders who will serve in a secular world according to Christian principles.
RCA is located just a short drive from Collierville, Oakland, Olive Branch, and Holly Springs.
Our curriculum, from Pre-K through 12th grade, is based on rigorous academic standards centered on teaching with a Biblical worldview. In addition to standard classes, at the high school level, we also offer Honors and Dual Enrollment courses.
All students take Bible classes, and every high school student must take an ACT Prep course.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1965
1969
Students Body
Total Students
580 students
409 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
39
Kindergarten Students
41
30
Grade 1 Students
40
21
Grade 2 Students
27
19
Grade 3 Students
37
32
Grade 4 Students
45
18
Grade 5 Students
42
24
Grade 6 Students
37
24
Grade 7 Students
34
30
Grade 8 Students
33
31
Grade 9 Students
48
27
Grade 10 Students
35
31
Grade 11 Students
57
34
Grade 12 Students
56
49
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
45%
Average Class Size
18
14
Number of AP Classes
6
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Average ACT score
26
22
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform Policy)
(Uniform Policy)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,000
$10,647
Tuition Notes
Elementary -7625-8375
Secondary - 8575-8675
per family building fee - 800
Fees include books, workbooks and all lab fees
All tuition must be paid online through FACTS.
3rd child: 15% discount
4th child: 40% discount
% on Financial Aid
10%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
80%
Admissions Director
Charlotte Karcher
Lyndi Leath
Admissions Associate
Denise Terry
April Shivers
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
ForensicsStudent Ambassadors
Club or Organization:
Ecology ClubFellowship Christian Athletes
Interact Service ClubInternact Club
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
National Junior Honor Beta ClubPep Club
Spanish ClubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
4H ClubBeta Club
Drama TroupeFellowship of Christian Athletes
House SystemInternational Travel Program
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl Team
STEM ClubStudent Government Association
Worship Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassChoir
Music class