Independent School of Winchester vs. Mountain View Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
ISW is a college prep, progressive, co-educational school that inspires learners, kindergarten through high school. We offer our families a global curriculum, excellent teachers, high standards, and experiential learning in a loving, diverse atmosphere.
Mountain View Christian Academy is located in Winchester, Virginia at the northern end of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
MVCA was founded in 1992 as a ministry of The Church of Christ at Mountain View.
MVCA functions upon the basic fundamental principles of the Word of God, and it espouses the historic Christian view of life as presented in the Bible.
Our Mission: In partnership with the home and the church, delivers quality education for the while student - spiritually, academically, socially, and physically-producing well-adjusted, morally sound individuals equipped to transform society.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia/Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2008
1992
Students Body
Total Students
56 students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
10
12
Grade 1 Students
7
16
Grade 2 Students
3
11
Grade 3 Students
5
19
Grade 4 Students
4
23
Grade 5 Students
5
18
Grade 6 Students
3
18
Grade 7 Students
4
11
Grade 8 Students
7
11
Grade 9 Students
5
11
Grade 10 Students
1
9
Grade 11 Students
1
6
Grade 12 Students
1
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
68%
15%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Number of AP Classes
7
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:8
Average SAT score
1270
1280
Average ACT score
n/a
23
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(polos and jeans)
(polos and jeans)
Casual
(Nice Jean and Tees. Modesty)
(Nice Jean and Tees. Modesty)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 14 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,900
$6,700
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $9900-$11,700 depending upon grade level.
$7000.00 for grades K-6
$8000.00 for grades 7-12
Curr./Activity Fee K-6: $500.00
Curr./Activity fee 7-12: $650.00
Tuition is divided into 11 monthly payments by automatic bank withdrawal. You may choose to pay the full tuition directly to MVCA by August 5th.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,125
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Claire McDonald
Thomas Sederstrom
Admissions Associate
n/a
Rachael mengel
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Huzzah Theater Company, Math Club, Yearbook
Drama Team, National Honor Society, Pre-Med Club, Student Government Association