Harrisburg Christian School vs. Hershey Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
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Overview
Harrisburg Christian Academy is a K-12 private Christian school located in Linglestown, PA.
Our mission is to partner with families to provide Christ-centered education that sharpens minds, deepens faith, and develops gifts.
Hershey Christian is an interdenominational school committed to excellence in providing students a Christ-centered, well rounded education that equips them to live faithful, God-honoring lives, whatever their vocation or calling.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-11
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1955
1995
Students Body
Total Students
330 students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
11
Kindergarten Students
22
13
Grade 1 Students
28
8
Grade 2 Students
36
11
Grade 3 Students
28
8
Grade 4 Students
25
9
Grade 5 Students
29
28
Grade 6 Students
25
8
Grade 7 Students
26
2
Grade 8 Students
21
22
Grade 9 Students
23
2
Grade 10 Students
25
4
Grade 11 Students
27
1
Grade 12 Students
15
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
32%
15%
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
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2
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,395
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Tuition Notes
K-5: $9395
6-12: $10695*
*Up to 24 credits of dual enrollment courses are included in High School tuition.
Tuition is listed on the HCS website - www.hersheychristian.org
% on Financial Aid
72%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,737
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Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Jill Sunday
Lorri Wagner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chapel LeadershipMen in Training/Women in Training
National Honor SocietyStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and BandConcert Band
Digital PhotographyHigh School Chorale
Digital Photography ClubSchool Drama Production
Winter Indoor Soccer Club