Riverland Christian Academy vs. Dunnellon Christian Academy
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School Overview
Overview
RCA has been in existence since 2001 and offers a quality Christian education in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
The purpose of this school is to give Christian training along with a solid, academic foundation in the basic fundamentals of learning.
Academic and spiritual standards are high with added emphasis on patriotism and character-training.
Each student has close, dedicated interaction with well-qualified teachers in bright cheerful classrooms.
Dunnellon Christian Academy serves students from Pre-K3 through the 8th grade. DCA is accredited through Christian Schools of Florida, www.csfla.org and provides a top quality education in a loving Christian environment.
Our Mission Statement: Using God's Word as the basis of truth, we honor our Lord Jesus Christ through academic excellence with lifelong service to family, community and country.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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DCA Intensive Instruction and Title I program offered for Learning difficulites
Year Founded
2001
1983
Students Body
Total Students
37 students
232 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
7
38
Grade 1 Students
1
20
Grade 2 Students
5
22
Grade 3 Students
4
22
Grade 4 Students
3
20
Grade 5 Students
3
25
Grade 6 Students
2
16
Grade 7 Students
2
19
Grade 8 Students
6
10
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Grade 12 Students
3
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
33%
Average Class Size
10
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:15
Average SAT score
1280
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(DCA polo & khaki/navy/black shorts or pants)
(DCA polo & khaki/navy/black shorts or pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6000-$6500 estimated yearly with
Step Up for Students, AAA, and Family Empowerment scholarships accepted
We accept the State of Florida Step Up For Students scholarships. Every student is eligible for either a State scholarship or a DCA scholarship.
Admissions Director
Denise Aiello
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chorus, Fine Arts Competitions, Music Lessons, Nursing Home Ministry, Piano Lessons, Preacher Conferences
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