University School Of Jackson vs. Trinity Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
University School Of Jackson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Trinity Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia, Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1970
1986
Students Body
Total Students
1040 students
626 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
20
50
Pre-K Students
68
38
Kindergarten Students
80
34
Grade 1 Students
80
40
Grade 2 Students
48
32
Grade 3 Students
72
29
Grade 4 Students
62
29
Grade 5 Students
70
40
Grade 6 Students
83
34
Grade 7 Students
82
42
Grade 8 Students
70
41
Grade 9 Students
98
56
Grade 10 Students
55
53
Grade 11 Students
78
57
Grade 12 Students
74
51
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
20
16
Number of AP Classes
16
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:9
Average SAT score
1116
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,450
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Tuition Notes
Tuition starts at $8450 for Jr. Cubs (age 2 by Aug. 15)
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% on Financial Aid
10%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
87%
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Admissions Director
Laura Moore
Leila Rookstool
Admissions Associate
Pam Stanfield
Franky Taylor
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
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