University Christian High School vs. Hickory Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
University Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Advanced Degrees
Hickory Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Overview
University Christian High School is in partnership with Lenoir-Rhyne University.
The UCHS campus is located next to the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University to allow the students at UCHS to use the university's athletic facilities, the cafeteria, and library.
Ninth and tenth graders will take all their classes at the high school.
Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to take many of their classes as college classes.
Hickory Christian Academy exists to support Christian families in preparing their children to reach their maximum academic potential while equipping them to love the Lord, walk in His ways, and obey His commands according to Scripture.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
2009
1995
Students Body
Total Students
151 students
520 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
26
Kindergarten Students
-
44
Grade 1 Students
-
38
Grade 2 Students
-
48
Grade 3 Students
-
38
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
-
34
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
32
Grade 9 Students
29
35
Grade 10 Students
31
33
Grade 11 Students
46
34
Grade 12 Students
45
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
86%
95%
Average Class Size
15
20
Number of AP Classes
6
3
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:13
Average SAT score
1210
1168
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(collared shirts with jeans or khakis)
(collared shirts with jeans or khakis)
Formal
(Lands End)
(Lands End)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Nov. 1 / Feb. 1
Jun. 15 / Oct. 1
Tuition Cost
$9,540
$8,426
Tuition Notes
12-Month Tuition Payment Plan available from June to May.
Variable tuition rates for individual grades.
% on Financial Aid
11%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,800
$2,800
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Admissions Director
Lori Bedder
Angela Hunter
Admissions Associate
n/a
Connie Peeler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Ambassadors, Chess Club, Debate Team, Envirothon Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Model UN, Music Club, National Honor Society, Spirit Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Art Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Mock Trial, Praise Band, Spanish Club, Student Council