West Shore Christian Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Shore Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
West Shore Christian Academy is a K-12 private Christian school located in Shiremanstown, PA.
Our mission is to partner with families to provide Christ-centered education that sharpens minds, deepens faith, and develops gifts.
Heritage Christian Academy offers a quality, Christ-centered education in a traditional setting.
Heritage exists to prepare young people for Christian service.
We seek to impart Biblical knowledge and train Christian character.
We are a college-preparatory school and as such we take our academic responsibilities seriously.
We provide extra-curricular activities including music and athletics. We are, however, more than a school: we are a CHRISTIAN school.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1973
1972
Students Body
Total Students
610 students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
60
Kindergarten Students
48
15
Grade 1 Students
40
9
Grade 2 Students
41
12
Grade 3 Students
50
14
Grade 4 Students
45
9
Grade 5 Students
47
3
Grade 6 Students
50
6
Grade 7 Students
44
9
Grade 8 Students
55
7
Grade 9 Students
47
5
Grade 10 Students
58
2
Grade 11 Students
49
4
Grade 12 Students
36
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
43%
12%
Average Class Size
15
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Collared polo-style shirt)
(Collared polo-style shirt)
Formal
(khaki or navy blue pants and polo)
(khaki or navy blue pants and polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Apr. 1 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,745
$7,200
Tuition Notes
Grades K-5 $8,795
Grades 6-12 $9,745*
*Up to 24 credits of dual enrollment courses are included in High School tuition.
An average cost is shown above to include tuition and fees. There are different prices depending on grade level
% on Financial Aid
58%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,153
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Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Karen Gross
Mary Nieri
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
LEGONational Honor Society
RoboticsSpeech and Debate
Student CouncilYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Jazz BandMusical Theatre
Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run
Private Music Lessons
Club or Organization:
Boys and Girls BasketballBoys Soccer
Girls Volleyball
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama
HandbellsYearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Junior Patriots