Lighthouse Christian Academy vs. The King's Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
LCA is a Christian school that also works with home schoolers. We also specialize in art and music fields.
We are a full handicap facility. We desire that our students attend church.
The King`s Academy is a Christ-centered, private school serving students Berks and Schuylkill counties from preschool through high school. TKA provides a standard of Christ-centered academic excellence training students in knowledge, wisdom, and godly character.
Since its founding in 1998, The King`s Academy has been dedicated to developing our student`s unique talents and gifts training them to be leaders who inspire others to be leaders as well.
We are dedicated to developing a talented and diverse student body. We offer an alternative perspective to secular and public school thinking by training students in what it means to be lifelong disciples of Christ.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild to moderate learning differences
Year Founded
1983
1998
Students Body
Total Students
43 students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
5
18
Grade 1 Students
3
19
Grade 2 Students
2
15
Grade 3 Students
2
12
Grade 4 Students
1
15
Grade 5 Students
7
9
Grade 6 Students
1
12
Grade 7 Students
4
12
Grade 8 Students
5
12
Grade 9 Students
3
12
Grade 10 Students
4
11
Grade 11 Students
4
15
Grade 12 Students
2
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
25%
Average Class Size
8
15
Number of AP Classes
6
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Average SAT score
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1300
Average ACT score
33
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Brown and white-no uniforms)
(Brown and white-no uniforms)
Casual
(casual uniform)
(casual uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,800
$8,112
Tuition Notes
Discounts for multiple students apply.
We offer variable tuition. Variable tuition rates are based on each family\'s unique financial situation, making a King\'s Academy education available to as many as possible.
% on Financial Aid
80%
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Alton R. Zentner
Shannon Bernard
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Archery Club
4H Club, Chess Club, Chorus, Community Service Club, Fine Arts, Missions/Service, Service and Leadership Training (SALT), Technology