Wesley Christian School vs. Orangeburg Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Wesley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Orangeburg Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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School History
Overview
Wesley Christian School is a ministry of First Southern Methodist Church in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
The school is located on the campus of Southern Methodist College at 492 Broughton Street in Orangeburg.
Wesley Christian School has served the Orangeburg area for over 30 years, providing quality Christian education at an affordable cost for most parents.
Orangeburg Christian Academy welcomes your interest in our K-4 - 12th Grade Christian School.
We have been providing Christian Education since 1996 and draw families from the surranding five counties.
Our mission is to support not supplant the parents, grandparents, and guardians of children with spiritual guidance to mature in Christ and to learn academic knowledge necerssary to become transformative people in their community.
We encourage students to discover and maximize their God-given talents with knowledge, wisdom, and discernment so that they will be disciple-makers who will impact generations to the glory of God.
Orangeburg Christian is Accredited by the Scouth Carolina Association of Christian Schools, a member of the American Associaion of Christian Schools, and is a 501 C-3 not for profit school and welcomes donations and foundation support which are fully tax deductible.
Grades Offered
PK-1
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1980
1996
Students Body
Total Students
54 students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
10
Kindergarten Students
39
8
Grade 1 Students
-
17
Grade 2 Students
-
16
Grade 3 Students
-
17
Grade 4 Students
-
26
Grade 5 Students
-
21
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
14
Grade 8 Students
4
19
Grade 9 Students
-
22
Grade 10 Students
-
14
Grade 11 Students
-
16
Grade 12 Students
-
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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35%
Average Class Size
7
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Number of AP Classes
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11
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:17
Average SAT score
1257
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Khaki or blue pants white blue or yellow collar shirts and shorts during Fall and Spring allowed.)
(Khaki or blue pants white blue or yellow collar shirts and shorts during Fall and Spring allowed.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
Aug. 11 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,000
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Tuition Notes
discount for 2nd and 3rd children in family;4th child and following does not pay tuition, only registration fee and book fee; discount for payment of tuition in full at beginning of school year;
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Admissions Director
Rev. R. Steven Reynolds
Danielle Newhall Principal
Admissions Associate
Becky Byrd
Office Manager
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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American Christian Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Beta Club