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Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia

5.00 (1 review)
7005 Friendfield Rd Effingham, SC 29541
Tel: (843) 799-6900
www.thepursuitacademy.com
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Pursuit Christian Academy in Effingham, SC, serves 102 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
  • The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 10 teaching staff members.
  • Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color.
  • Pursuit Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
  • The school is located near several other private schools, including Florence Christian School and Maranatha Christian School, which provide PK–12 education within a 5–mile radius.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Baptist
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradePursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia
Pre-K22
Kind12
111
21
313
49
52
62
713
89
95
102
111
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Pre-K has most students with 22, far more than any other grade at Pursuit Christian Academy.

Student Body

Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia?
The application deadline for Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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