Hershey Christian Academy vs. Harrisburg Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Harrisburg Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Body
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-11
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1995
1955
Students Body
Total Students
127 students
330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
-
Kindergarten Students
13
22
Grade 1 Students
8
28
Grade 2 Students
11
36
Grade 3 Students
8
28
Grade 4 Students
9
25
Grade 5 Students
28
29
Grade 6 Students
8
25
Grade 7 Students
2
26
Grade 8 Students
22
21
Grade 9 Students
2
23
Grade 10 Students
4
25
Grade 11 Students
1
27
Grade 12 Students
-
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
15%
32%
Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
2
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,395
Tuition Notes
Tuition is listed on the HCS website - www.hersheychristian.org
K-5: $9395
6-12: $10695*
*Up to 24 credits of dual enrollment courses are included in High School tuition.
% on Financial Aid
40%
72%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,737
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Lorri Wagner
Jill Sunday
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Digital Photography Club, School Drama Production, Winter Indoor Soccer Club
Chapel Leadership, Choir and Band, Concert Band, Digital Photography, High School Chorale, Men in Training/Women in Training, National Honor Society, Student Council