Northside Christian Academy vs. Medina Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
Northside Christian Academy seeks to create a Christ centered community...one child at a time.
We aim to educate the whole child academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in preparation for a lifetime of service.
We support parents as they train children to live in a way that will honor their Lord.
We provide a Christ centered educational curriculum committed to academic excellence.
Founded in 1981 by Medina First Baptist Church, Medina Christian Academy has been serving Christian families from many churches in Medina, Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain and Wayne counties for over 27 years.
As a private Christian school, we provide a refreshing, safe and caring alternative to the public education system in a unique, distinctively Christian atmosphere.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech
n/a
Year Founded
1997
1981
Students Body
Total Students
507 students
631 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
114
-
Pre-K Students
172
41
Kindergarten Students
100
48
Grade 1 Students
24
55
Grade 2 Students
25
53
Grade 3 Students
27
51
Grade 4 Students
15
45
Grade 5 Students
16
40
Grade 6 Students
7
37
Grade 7 Students
6
45
Grade 8 Students
1
49
Grade 9 Students
-
55
Grade 10 Students
-
44
Grade 11 Students
-
42
Grade 12 Students
-
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree
15%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(khaki pants and MCA shirts)
(khaki pants and MCA shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / Aug. 1
Tuition Cost
$3,900
$9,975
Tuition Notes
Preschool Classes Tuition is different and can be found on our website.
tuition assistance available
% on Financial Aid
11%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
n/a
Admissions Director
Faith Tanko
Stacy Farrenholz
Admissions Associate
Faith Tanko
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirStrings Program
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Computer ProgrammingCooking Class
Drama ClubKnights Student Council
Robotics ClubYearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirPiano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski Club