Young Americans Christian School vs. Peachtree Academy School
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Overview
Young Americans Christian School is a college preparatory private Christian school serving Rockdale and Newton Counties for over 30 years.Young Americans Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS). YACS was voted Readers Best Choice private school for Rockdale/Newton counties in 2018.
Peachtree Academy is a collaborative community of educators, students and families united in our efforts to provide a college preparatory school that embraces Christian values and promotes the highest educational standards possible.
While teaching to national standards, instructional strategies are carefully selected to include: hands-on learning, content enriching projects, progress monitoring, data-driven instruction, field trips and use of state of the art technological resources in the development of students as problem solvers and critical thinkers.
We view parents, grandparents, students, and teachers as vital components to the success of each child.
We believe that families play a crucial role in all parts of school life.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Language based / Mild
Year Founded
1988
2003
Students Body
Total Students
510 students
521 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
110
Kindergarten Students
30
54
Grade 1 Students
32
37
Grade 2 Students
34
37
Grade 3 Students
38
30
Grade 4 Students
34
34
Grade 5 Students
52
28
Grade 6 Students
40
35
Grade 7 Students
38
24
Grade 8 Students
48
35
Grade 9 Students
38
21
Grade 10 Students
48
19
Grade 11 Students
46
29
Grade 12 Students
32
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
31 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
45%
Average Class Size
22
16
Number of AP Classes
9
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:17
Average SAT score
1090
1150
Average ACT score
23
30
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(burgundy, black shirts with logo and khaki or black pants, skirts)
(burgundy, black shirts with logo and khaki or black pants, skirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,000
$6,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition rates range from $5000-$6900
% on Financial Aid
n/a
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
52%
Admissions Director
n/a
Jenna Johnson
Admissions Associate
n/a
Brittany Atha
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Fine Arts
Art Club, Band, Book Club, Chorus, Drama Club, Fitness, Pep Squad, Performing Arts, Piano, Science Club, Strings, Tutoring, Voice