Gainesville Christian Community School vs. Cornerstone Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Newberry Christian Community School (dba Gainesville Christian Community School) in Gainesville, FL serves 262 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a citybased, midsize community setting.
Founded in 2016, this coed institution operates with a studentteacher ratio of 16:1 supported by 16 teachers.
The school maintains a nonsectarian orientation with an other religious affiliation and is a member of the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
Approximately 46% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this Gainesville K12 private school.
Newberry Christian Community School is part of the Gainesville area private school landscape, offering education comparable in size and grade span to nearby schools.
We offer a full college preparatory academic program in a combination schedule of classroom study and home study for Pre-K through 12th grade.
Cornerstone is unique in that we offer a 3,4,or 5 day study option for students K5-5th grades and a 4 or 5 day study option for our 6th-12th grades. Our Classic University Model program of study, which Cornerstone was founded on, takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for grades K5-5th, while parents oversee home study with teacher-directed lesson plans on Monday and/or Thursday.
Our K4 program runs Monday through Friday with various options to choose for your child.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
2016
2000
Students Body
Total Students
223 students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
7
Kindergarten Students
18
15
Grade 1 Students
19
17
Grade 2 Students
18
9
Grade 3 Students
20
16
Grade 4 Students
18
15
Grade 5 Students
20
18
Grade 6 Students
21
18
Grade 7 Students
25
12
Grade 8 Students
18
21
Grade 9 Students
12
11
Grade 10 Students
12
10
Grade 11 Students
12
9
Grade 12 Students
10
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
35%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Number of AP Classes
10
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Average SAT score
1070
n/a
Average ACT score
25
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(dress code polos and bottoms)
(dress code polos and bottoms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,300
n/a
Tuition Notes
Step Up For Students Scholarships Accepted
$8,200 (K-5th)
$8,400 (6th-8th)
$8,500 (9th-12th)
% on Financial Aid
n/a
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,000
Admissions Director
Tara Iams
Amber Livingston
Admissions Associate
Kevin Jenkins
Jeanna Feliciano
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubRobotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChoir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs
Club or Organization:
Junior Classical LeagueNational Honors Society
RoboticsStudent Government