Red Lion Christian Academy
Tel:
(302) 834-2526
- 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 574 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Red Lion Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 574 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 31% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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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) |
Finances and Admission
| 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 | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
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
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