Starkville Academy vs. Starkville Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Starkville Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
Starkville Academy is an independent, college preparatory school educating students in pre-kindergarten thru grade twelve. Starkville Academy offers balanced, affordable, high-quality education in a Christian environment that meets the needs of students and parents alike.
Academic excellence is integrated with a passion to develop a strong foundation for young leaders who uniquely shape the world in which we live.
The mission of Starkville Academy is to provide quality educational programs in a safe, Christian environment that will challenge students to excel academically, physically, socially, spiritually and culturally.
The purpose of Starkville Christian School is to assist parents fulfill their responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
The role of the school is that of a delegated authority, extending parental instruction through small group instruction and training in spiritual, academic, social and physical disciplines.
For this reason, open and continuous communication between parents and the school staff is of utmost priority.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
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Year Founded
1969
1995
Students Body
Total Students
746 students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
20
Kindergarten Students
51
26
Grade 1 Students
47
18
Grade 2 Students
40
20
Grade 3 Students
44
11
Grade 4 Students
52
22
Grade 5 Students
58
15
Grade 6 Students
57
17
Grade 7 Students
64
18
Grade 8 Students
57
11
Grade 9 Students
82
12
Grade 10 Students
51
15
Grade 11 Students
48
8
Grade 12 Students
53
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
18 teachers
Average Class Size
10
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Number of AP Classes
9
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$40,000
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Tuition Notes
o Prekindergarten: $6,276
o Kindergarten: $6,468
o Grades 1-6: $6,600
o Grades 7-12: $6,696
(These amounts include building fee, book/instructional fee and art fee)
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Mrs Lynn Moorehead
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
27
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
4-H ClubAnchor Club
Better Together Encouragement TeamComputer Science National Honor Society
Crown ClubDebate Team/Mock Trial
Duke Tip ProgramElementary Book Club
Extreme Engineering Club (Gr. 3-6)Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
MAIS and National Spelling BeeMAIS Reading Fair
National Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl Teams
SA Student AmbassadorsScience National Honor Society
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Elementary BandElementary Choir
High School BandHigh School Choir
International Thespian SocietyNorth Mississippi High School Drama Fest
Winter /Color Guard Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pee Wee BasketballPee Wee Cheerleading
Pee Wee Football