Sumner Academy vs. Hendersonville Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sumner Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
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Overview
Our Mission is to discover and cultivate each child's unique abilities. Our Beliefs: We believe in nurturing a love of learning and encouraging the pursuit of excellence in all areas. We believe in valuing the diversities each student brings to our school.We believe in nurturing a love of learning and encouraging the pursuit of excellence with integrity in all areas.
We believe in teaching with patience, compassion, and understanding in a challenging and stimulating environment.
We believe in cultivating social and personal responsibility.We believe in providing and promoting an environment that is emotionally and physically safe.
We believe in engaging all potential stakeholders to enhance our educational program.
Our goal is to assist the home and church in teaching students the Word of God and the skills and knowledge necessary to live a productive Christian life.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1973
1977
Students Body
Total Students
159 students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
40
Kindergarten Students
26
5
Grade 1 Students
17
7
Grade 2 Students
22
6
Grade 3 Students
19
14
Grade 4 Students
15
12
Grade 5 Students
11
2
Grade 6 Students
9
4
Grade 7 Students
13
9
Grade 8 Students
15
17
Grade 9 Students
-
12
Grade 10 Students
-
9
Grade 11 Students
-
7
Grade 12 Students
-
9
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
36%
33%
Average Class Size
13
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:13
Average ACT score
29
23
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,230
$7,800
Tuition Notes
PK tuition - $10,240
K tuition - $11,750
1st - 4th - $13,800
5th - 8th - $14,230
Need based tuition assistance available.
% on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,600
Acceptance Rate
79%
93%
Admissions Director
Sheree' Zobl
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art, Cooking Club, Enviromental, Minecraft, Spanish, Yoga Club
Drama Club, Honor Society, Marching Band, Music Lessons, Science Club, Soccer Shots, Spanish Club, Student Council, Voice Lessons, Yearbook Staff