St. John's Christian Academy vs. Northwood Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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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, a college-preparatory Christian school partnering with Lowcountry families since 1978, serves approximately 940 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
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Year Founded
1998
1978
Students Body
Total Students
344 students
939 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
89
Pre-K Students
52
69
Kindergarten Students
32
62
Grade 1 Students
23
61
Grade 2 Students
23
68
Grade 3 Students
24
64
Grade 4 Students
17
65
Grade 5 Students
21
64
Grade 6 Students
35
63
Grade 7 Students
21
60
Grade 8 Students
20
68
Grade 9 Students
23
66
Grade 10 Students
20
45
Grade 11 Students
16
54
Grade 12 Students
17
41
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
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:13
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
$7,658
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on grade level.
K3-K4 $3900
K5-5 $4830
6-8 $5050
9-12 $5400
Pre-school $7,000
Lower School $7,020
Middle School $8,090
High School $8,800
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Eric M. Denton, Ed.D
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Admissions Associate
Sarah Steele
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Beta Club, Booster Club, Chess Club, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, Debate Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Photography Club, Pom Pons, Robotics Classes, Student Council, Worship Band, Yearbook Staff
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