Great Bridge Christian Academy vs. Greenbrier Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
At Great Bridge Christian Academy, we have a vision of Christ-minded young people who become confident, spiritual, loving leaders.
Our mission is to nurture our students in how to make a great living by knowing how to live in Christ, and to stand with and serve our parents in their responsibility to raise their children well.
A few distinctives of our school: scripturally based, principled instruction; fun, imaginative, accessible teachers; sports/athletic skills training; practical life skills and leadership development; small class sizes; affordable tuition; safe and nurturing environment; ACSI and BETA members, and NAPS accredited.
Since 1983, Greenbrier Christian Academy has served the Hampton Roads area as an independent Christian school, providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education for students in grades P3-12.
GCA is a non-denominational ministry offering a challenging academic program while at the same time endeavoring to foster spiritual, physical, and emotional growth in our students.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Language-based
Year Founded
2000
1983
Students Body
Total Students
200 students
557 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
-
Pre-K Students
95
87
Kindergarten Students
13
49
Grade 1 Students
10
30
Grade 2 Students
12
40
Grade 3 Students
9
29
Grade 4 Students
12
22
Grade 5 Students
14
42
Grade 6 Students
6
35
Grade 7 Students
9
30
Grade 8 Students
5
51
Grade 9 Students
-
38
Grade 10 Students
-
33
Grade 11 Students
-
46
Grade 12 Students
-
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
18%
Average Class Size
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16
Number of AP Classes
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7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,500
$7,000
% on Financial Aid
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5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$850
Admissions Director
Stacey Pape
Wendi Wright
Admissions Associate
Pam Ivey
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Baking (Home Ec), Chapel Team, Chess
Chesapeake Student Leadership Forum, Junior Beta Club, National Beta Club, Student Government