St. John's Christian Academy vs. Northwood Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
St. John's Christian Academy has an advanced accredation through the South Carolina Independent School Association and AdvancED/SACS.
We provide our 330+ students in K3 - 12, a college preparatory curriculum designed for students of average and above average ability.
The mission of St. John's Christian Academy is to promote academic excellence and foster spiritual growth through a college preparatory curriculum in a Christian environment.
Northwood Academy is a college-preparatory Christian school partnering with Lowcountry families since 1978, with over 1,000 students in pre-school through 12th grade.
The mission of Northwood Academy is to engage, empower, and equip students with an emphasis on college preparation, through academic and character development supplemented by the arts, athletics, and the humanities, with Christian values forming the underlying foundation.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
1998
1978
Students Body
Total Students
388 students
1042 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
88
Pre-K Students
60
72
Kindergarten Students
32
62
Grade 1 Students
22
61
Grade 2 Students
30
62
Grade 3 Students
29
60
Grade 4 Students
23
67
Grade 5 Students
21
72
Grade 6 Students
22
75
Grade 7 Students
30
75
Grade 8 Students
20
74
Grade 9 Students
27
71
Grade 10 Students
24
64
Grade 11 Students
21
74
Grade 12 Students
27
65
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
74 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
49%
Average Class Size
13
18
Number of AP Classes
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Average SAT score
1043
1123
Average ACT score
22
22
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants and polo shirts)
(khaki pants and polo shirts)
Casual
(https://www.northwoodacademy.com/resources/charger-shop-uniforms.cfm)
(https://www.northwoodacademy.com/resources/charger-shop-uniforms.cfm)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,000
$9,359
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on grade level.
K3-K4 $3900
K5-5 $4830
6-8 $5050
9-12 $5400
High School $10,550
Middle School $9,680
Elementary School $8,370
Kindergarten $8,370
Pre-school $10,000
Nursery $1,100/mo
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Eric M. Denton, Ed.D
n/a
Admissions Associate
Sarah Steele
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubBooster Club
Chess ClubCub Scouts and Girl Scouts
Debate TeamFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Photography ClubPom Pons
Robotics ClassesStudent Council
Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Worship Band