Victory Christian Academy vs. Shoals Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Victory Christian Academy in Florence, AL, offers co–ed education for grades kindergarten through 8 in a Christian–oriented private school setting.
Founded in 1993, the school enrolls approximately 50 students with a student–teacher ratio of about 8:1, supported by six teachers.
The school has an 83% student representation of color, reflecting diverse enrollment within a suburban community.
Tuition details are available upon inquiry, and the school provides a summer school program for additional academic support.
Victory Christian Academy follows a casual dress code and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools.
MISSION STATEMENT We will assist Christian families by providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education emphasizing excellence in character, academics, and service to Christ and others.
"All of your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's peace." Isaiah 54:13
VISION STATEMENT Shoals Christian School (SCS) is a school whose constituents are increasingly committed to lives of holiness and prayer.
The school's leadership is committed to make decisions consistent with its mission statement and the principles of God's Word.
SCS follows biblical principles of stewardship and is dedicated to future growth and financial stability.
Students of SCS are growing in the knowledge of the Lord, are challenged to reach their full academic potential, and are impacting their world for Christ.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
on case-by-case basis, dyslexia and mild learning differences
Year Founded
1993
1997
Students Body
Total Students
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216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
9%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
8
Kindergarten Students
-
16
Grade 1 Students
-
10
Grade 2 Students
-
13
Grade 3 Students
-
11
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
7
Grade 6 Students
-
15
Grade 7 Students
-
16
Grade 8 Students
-
25
Grade 9 Students
-
20
Grade 10 Students
-
24
Grade 11 Students
-
12
Grade 12 Students
-
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
16%
25%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
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9:1
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$6,255
Tuition Notes
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This is the 2016-2017 tuition for 6th - 8th grades. Please contact our Admissions Director for complete tuition schedule.
% on Financial Aid
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23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$2,336
Admissions Director
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Didi Vardaman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Key ClubMiddle School Student Government Assocation
Student Government Association
Club or Organization:
Jr. High Scholars BowlMath Olympics
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Red Cross ClubRobotics Team
Science FairSCS Ambassadors
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesArt Shows
Drama