Johnstown Christian School vs. Somerset Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Johnstown Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Body
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Overview
Johnstown Christian School has a rich history of serving families by providing the best in Christian education since 1944.
JCS serves children from preschool through Grade 12. JCS is fully accredited through ACSI, Middle States International, and National Council for Private School Accreditation.
JCS offers a comprehensive range of academics, including dual-enrollment college-level classes, technology, practical academics, foreign languages, music, art, physical education, and a resource room.
JCS provides both boys' and girls' athletics at JCS and through co-ops with local public schools.
Service is central to our mission and all students engage in service opportunities.
Somerset Christian School serves 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Other religious school association(s).
The student:teacher of Somerset Christian School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
The Discovery Center helps students overcome academic difficulties which may be due to learning differences, with the ultimate goal being to help them reach their highest potential and be more fully prepared to realize God’s purposes for them.
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Year Founded
1944
1983
Students Body
Total Students
285 students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
20
Kindergarten Students
24
6
Grade 1 Students
26
3
Grade 2 Students
29
6
Grade 3 Students
23
6
Grade 4 Students
20
8
Grade 5 Students
18
6
Grade 6 Students
17
2
Grade 7 Students
14
6
Grade 8 Students
16
6
Grade 9 Students
10
3
Grade 10 Students
19
2
Grade 11 Students
13
3
Grade 12 Students
8
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
63%
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Average Class Size
18
10
Number of AP Classes
12
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:6
Average SAT score
1220
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress code can be found in our Family Handbook on our website: www.johnstownchristianschool.org. Look under the parents tab.)
(Dress code can be found in our Family Handbook on our website: www.johnstownchristianschool.org. Look under the parents tab.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$4,725
Tuition Notes
JCS offers variable tuition
Financial aid available
% on Financial Aid
85%
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Admissions Director
Kristen Mack
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama, Elementary Basketball, Hand Bells, Lego Club, Middle School Clubs, Reading Team (5th&6th), Robotics Club, Tour Choir
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