Red Lion Christian Academy
Red Lion Christian Academy exists to glorify God by supporting Christian families in training and educating students so that Christ may reign supreme in every aspect of their lives.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 574 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Red Lion Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
574 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB (I), AP Calculus BC (II), AP English Literature, AP European History, AP History (US), AP Language & Composition, AP Physics B (non-Calculus based), AP Physics C (Calculus based), AP Statistics
Average SAT score
1290
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms)
(Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition Rates
Daycare - $210-$230/weekPreschool - $4,200-$6995K-12th Grade - $7995-$10,350
Admissions Director
Linda Pargoe
Admissions Associate
Karen Allen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Elementary - 4th & 5th Grade Band, Elementary - After School Choir, HS - 10th - 12th Grade Math League, HS - 11th & 12th Grade Student Senate, HS - 9th Grade Math League, HS - All State Band, HS - All State Choir, HS - Community Service, HS - Marching Band, HS - Mock Trial, HS - Poetry Out Loud Competition, HS - Select Ensemble Choir, HS - Sr. National Honor Society, HS - Tri M Society, HS - Vocal Jazz, HS - Worship Team, HS - Yearbook, HS/MS - ACSI Fine Arts Competition, HS/MS - All State Theater, HS/MS - Band, HS/MS - Choir, HS/MS - Jefferson Awards, HS/MS - Math Olympiad, HS/MS - School Musical, HS/MS - Science Olympiad, MS - Jr. National Honor Society, MS - Math League, MS - Spelling Bee Competition
School Notes
- Christ centered, Biblically based
- P-3 through 12th grades
- Financial Needs Based Assistance
- Strong academic program with Honors and AP courses
- Before/After Care available
- Bus transportation
- New athletic stadium, turf field and on-site media center
- 100% College Acceptance of the 2010 graduating class
Source: Verified school update
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