St. Nicholas Catholic School vs. Lighthouse Christian School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lighthouse Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Overview
We consist of three schools in one! Students can study at the Preschool and Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle school levels.
We are conveniently located in downtown Gig Harbor, not far from the Wallochet exit on Route 16.
We have experienced, caring teachers. They teach the same curriculum as the public schools with the addition of instruction in Catholic Christianity.
Our students go on to excel at Bellarmine, Peninsula, and Gig Harbor high schools! Families appreciate St. Nicholas because "you can just feel the love here;" "I know other parents care for my son too;" "My whole family feels a sense of belonging here." We welcome families and students of all faiths. Come, take a tour!!.Call 253-858-7632
Lighthouse Christian School exists to glorify God by providing quality, Christ-centered education that will nurture students to become spiritually minded, academically versed, socially balanced, and equipped to make a positive impact in their community to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1995
1994
Students Body
Total Students
181 students
500 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
18
-
Pre-K Students
28
-
Kindergarten Students
15
45
Grade 1 Students
14
57
Grade 2 Students
20
53
Grade 3 Students
16
56
Grade 4 Students
18
60
Grade 5 Students
12
58
Grade 6 Students
18
60
Grade 7 Students
16
59
Grade 8 Students
6
52
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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50%
Average Class Size
16
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniform)
(uniform)
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,625
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Tuition Notes
https://www.stnicholascs.org/admissions2
Please refer to our website lcschool.org
% on Financial Aid
12%
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Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Karen Heins
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Admissions Associate
Holly Harris
Amy Walker
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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3D Printing Club, Baking Club, Ballet Club, Bible Club, Chess Club, Coding with Kids, Minecraft Club