Great Commission Schools vs. Blair County Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Great Commission Schools educates Preschool through 12th-grade students from a Christian perspective, providing a superior educational experience that is unlike any other in the area. Students are encouraged to pursue and develop their interests and talents, while high expectations and rigor encourage them to think critically and analytically.
Small class sizes allow for personalized attention by our excellent faculty.
Blair County Christian School was founded in 1979 as a ministry of Foot of Ten Independent Bible Church.
The goal of our school is to provide a traditional education setting with classes that are founded on God's Word.
Our mission is to teach young people to have a passion for serving God in whatever capacity He calls them.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Low to mild-learning differences
n/a
Year Founded
1996
1979
Students Body
Total Students
146 students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
15
Kindergarten Students
10
15
Grade 1 Students
10
4
Grade 2 Students
6
12
Grade 3 Students
8
18
Grade 4 Students
11
9
Grade 5 Students
10
-
Grade 6 Students
10
15
Grade 7 Students
10
10
Grade 8 Students
12
-
Grade 9 Students
12
7
Grade 10 Students
7
11
Grade 11 Students
13
8
Grade 12 Students
19
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
13 teachers
Average Class Size
11
8
Number of AP Classes
2
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Clean and modest)
(Clean and modest)
Casual
(khaki or blue pants/skirts, solid color polo shirt)
(khaki or blue pants/skirts, solid color polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,050
$45,000
Tuition Notes
K-12 - $6050
Vo-Tech - $3,850
Scholarships available.
Book Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: $200
varies per grade and number of students per family
% on Financial Aid
70%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
98%
n/a
Admissions Director
n/a
Duey Whitfield
Admissions Associate
n/a
Carol Winegardner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Quiz BowlYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama
EnsembleFine Arts
Instrument Lessons/Band