Pike Liberal Arts School vs. New Life Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Overview
Pike Liberal Arts School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Other school association(s) and the Cognia.
The student:teacher of Pike Liberal Arts School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Our Mission: To educate students academically, spiritually, & culturally and to develop their character; to allow students to realize their God-given potential and to live lives that glorify God.
New Life Christian Academy is a church school (nonpublic) founded in 1990 by Pastors Willie and Annie Blackmon.
We educate and minister to the whole child--mind, body, and spirit.
In attendance are grades K3 preschool through 12th grade.
New Life Christian Academy believes in providing a superior education.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1970
1990
Students Body
Total Students
474 students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
27
Pre-K Students
32
36
Kindergarten Students
42
18
Grade 1 Students
26
12
Grade 2 Students
39
16
Grade 3 Students
31
12
Grade 4 Students
30
7
Grade 5 Students
27
7
Grade 6 Students
21
7
Grade 7 Students
32
6
Grade 8 Students
35
3
Grade 9 Students
33
2
Grade 10 Students
43
2
Grade 11 Students
41
3
Grade 12 Students
42
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
90%
Average Class Size
17
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average ACT score
23
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
May. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,114
$7,000
Tuition Notes
If a family has more than one child enrolled, the price per child decreases.
We do accept AAA scholarships as well as CHOOSE ACT scholarships.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
98%
95%
Admissions Director
Mr. Eric Burkett
LaTasha Vaughn
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Trecy Gray
Brandy White
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Calculus ClubChess Club
Excel ClubFellowship of Christian Students
Philosophy ClubSpanish Club
Student Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beta ClubCoding Club
National Honor SocietySGA
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirClassical Piano
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball TeamTrack and Field
Youth Cheer