Trinity Christian Academy vs. University School Of Jackson
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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:
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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 offers education from infancy through 12th grade, attracting students from across West Tennessee.
Families choose USJ for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, extensive athletics and fine arts programs, and its strong emphasis on character education and leadership development.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-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
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1986
1970
Students Body
Total Students
699 students
1071 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
50
20
Pre-K Students
112
68
Kindergarten Students
41
80
Grade 1 Students
32
80
Grade 2 Students
39
48
Grade 3 Students
36
72
Grade 4 Students
38
80
Grade 5 Students
40
80
Grade 6 Students
35
83
Grade 7 Students
41
70
Grade 8 Students
41
70
Grade 9 Students
47
98
Grade 10 Students
47
70
Grade 11 Students
43
78
Grade 12 Students
57
74
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
100 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
16
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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
$12,947
$9,000
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
92%
Admissions Director
Leila Rookstool
Laura Moore
Admissions Associate
Franky Taylor
Pam Stanfield
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chemistry ClubFrench Club
International ClubKey Club
Middle School Student CouncilNational Art Honor Society
National English Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)Science National Honor Society
SGASocial Science Honor Society
Sociedad Honoraria HispanicaSociete Honoraire de Francaise
Spanish Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Theater/Musicals and Plays
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School PALSCTP Shooting Team