The Burlington School vs. Burlington Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Burlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Burlington Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
#WhyTBS The Burlington School is the premier Preschool 3 through 12th grade, independent school in Alamance County and offers programs in academics, athletics and the arts.
Rigorous academics, individual attention and a vibrant learning community make TBS one of the best college preparatory schools in the North Carolina Triad area.
Burlington Christian Academy inspires students to excel through Biblical Truth, Intentional Discipleship and Rigorous Academics for God's glory.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia
Year Founded
2013
1978
Students Body
Total Students
424 students
952 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
101
Kindergarten Students
26
74
Grade 1 Students
34
83
Grade 2 Students
33
79
Grade 3 Students
32
80
Grade 4 Students
39
70
Grade 5 Students
33
69
Grade 6 Students
38
68
Grade 7 Students
26
70
Grade 8 Students
24
60
Grade 9 Students
34
69
Grade 10 Students
23
57
Grade 11 Students
27
24
Grade 12 Students
24
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
92 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
17
Number of AP Classes
14
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,750
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Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade - please visit us online at:
https://www.theburlingtonschool.org/admissions/indexed-tuition
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% on Financial Aid
60%
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Admissions Director
J.B. Tanner
Connie Adams
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Alamance Youth Leadership AcademyStudent Government
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDrama
HandbellsMusic
Rock EnsembleTheater Arts
Visual ArtYearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Bible StudyBoard Game Club
Book ClubCommunity Service Clubs
Creative Writing ClubCrocheting Club
Culture ClubDebate Club
Drama ClubFantasy Football Club
Fishing ClubForeign Language Club
Grad to Grad ProgramHiking Club
History ClubMath Club
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Pickle BallProm Committee
Science ClubSimple Crafts
Student Leadership AcademyTutor Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir