Wider Horizons School vs. Spring Hill Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Wider Horizons School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Spring Hill Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Overview
The Montessori tradition is used in the preschool and elementary grades where the program is individualized to fit the student. Students transition into College Preparatory in 7th grade.
High school students have the opportunity to dual enroll at Pasco-Hernando State College in the 11th grade.
Many students complete an Associate Arts Degree before graduation from high school.
Students are motivated to work at their optimal level with mastery of subject matter as the key to success.
Spring Hill Christian Academy, as a ministry of Spring Hill Baptist Church, believes the Bible to be the inspired, infallible and authoritative Word of God for faith and practice.
The desire of our academy is to develop each child to their full potential in three critical ways: academically, spiritually, and morally.
Our goal is to provide the best possible academic training so students are prepared to function effectively in today's complex world by preparing them for a post-secondary education.
While helping each student recognize the importance of establishing and developing a close relationship with God through His Son, His Word and His Church our goal is to instill a Christ like character within the heart of each student using Bible based values and principles.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Language-based and Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1983
1996
Students Body
Total Students
176 students
370 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
28
Kindergarten Students
25
29
Grade 1 Students
23
32
Grade 2 Students
18
32
Grade 3 Students
20
32
Grade 4 Students
14
32
Grade 5 Students
15
33
Grade 6 Students
10
28
Grade 7 Students
7
31
Grade 8 Students
7
26
Grade 9 Students
6
16
Grade 10 Students
4
22
Grade 11 Students
3
15
Grade 12 Students
4
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
3%
25%
Average Class Size
20
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average SAT score
1180
1140
Average ACT score
23
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniforms: navy shirts with logo, navy pants for elementary, khaki pants for junior and senior high)
(uniforms: navy shirts with logo, navy pants for elementary, khaki pants for junior and senior high)
Formal
(We are a Uniform School)
(We are a Uniform School)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$4,130
Tuition Notes
Tuition range: $5500-9600
This is an average tuition rate.
Prepaid discounts are available.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
59%
Acceptance Rate
60%
90%
Admissions Director
Dr. Domenick J. Maglio
Mike Willis
Admissions Associate
n/a
Rose Hemstreet
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Mind GamesSuzuki violin
Arts and Music Programs:
Guitar lessons
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Musical Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural basketball

