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Merakey Education Center vs. Shalom Christian Academy

Should you attend Merakey Education Center or Shalom Christian Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Merakey Education Center
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Combined school
Shalom Christian Academy Photo - Shalom Christian Academy's mission statement is "to prepare each student for a life of consequence in the world for the kingdom of God."
Shalom Christian Academy
(2)
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Combined school
Top Rankings
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Shalom Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered
School Type
Special Education School
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Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Other
Grades Offered
3-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1969
1976
County
Franklin, PA
Franklin, PA

Students Body

Total Students
13 students
648 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
6%
Students by Grade

Students by Grade

Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
-
42
Grade 1 Students
-
59
Grade 2 Students
-
34
Grade 3 Students
2
44
Grade 4 Students
-
57
Grade 5 Students
1
50
Grade 6 Students
1
54
Grade 7 Students
1
44
Grade 8 Students
3
61
Grade 9 Students
1
51
Grade 10 Students
-
45
Grade 11 Students
1
42
Grade 12 Students
3
34

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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45%
Average Class Size
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15
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
List of Courses Offered
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Courses Link
Average SAT score
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1210
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Matriculation Link
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Uniform (Lands' End))

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,528
Tuition Notes
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For complete information (by grade) regarding tuition, visit https://shalomca.com/admissions/tuition/
% on Financial Aid
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33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,000
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Melanie Zook

Sports

Total Sports Offered
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9
Sports
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BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerSoftball
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
National Honor SocietyStudent Government
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChorale
Chorale EnsembleDrama
InstrumentalMusic Theory
PhotographySound & Lights
Video EditingWorship Team


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Elementary SoccerYouth Basketball Association

 
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