Trinity Christian Academy vs. University School Of Jackson
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Trinity Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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University School Of Jackson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Overview
Trinity Christian Academy is an Interdenominational, Christian school serving grades PK - 12.
The school also provides an Early Childhood Education program for ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
TCA's mission is to assist Christian families and their churches in providing a Biblically-directed, academically excellent education that equips students to be Godly leaders and servants in their homes, churches, and communities.
USJ educates students from infants through 12th grade. Students from throughout West Tennessee attend USJ because of its challenging, college-preparatory curriculum; extensive athletics and fine arts program; and its focus on character education and leadership.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1986
1970
Students Body
Total Students
626 students
1040 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
50
20
Pre-K Students
38
68
Kindergarten Students
34
80
Grade 1 Students
40
80
Grade 2 Students
32
48
Grade 3 Students
29
72
Grade 4 Students
29
62
Grade 5 Students
40
70
Grade 6 Students
34
83
Grade 7 Students
42
82
Grade 8 Students
41
70
Grade 9 Students
56
98
Grade 10 Students
53
55
Grade 11 Students
57
78
Grade 12 Students
51
74
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
16
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1116
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$8,450
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition starts at $8450 for Jr. Cubs (age 2 by Aug. 15)
% on Financial Aid
n/a
10%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
87%
Admissions Director
Leila Rookstool
Laura Moore
Admissions Associate
Franky Taylor
Pam Stanfield
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chemistry Club, French Club, International Club, Key Club, Lower School PAL, Middle School Student Council, National Art Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Science National Honor Society, SGA, Social Science Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Societe Honoraire de Francaise, Spanish Club, Theater/Musicals and Plays