Shining Light Academy (2023-24 Profile)

4530 W Wendover Ave
Greensboro, NC 27409

Shining Light Academy seeks to fulfil the church's God ordained role in carrying out the Christian education command forum in scripture, along with evangelization.

Our goal is to aid you as parents in teaching and training your children with the Christian approach to life interwoven in each subject.

We desire to exemplify Christian standards of that which is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 181 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,200
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

SLA Men's Basketball Compete for National Championship - 02/26/2022
SLA Men's team celebrates their 2nd state championship in as many years while preparing to compete for a national title.

Top Rankings

Shining Light Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1997

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

15 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Advanced Math Track, Advanced Spanish Track, Dual Enrollment, Honors Anatomy

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Young men-dress pants, collared shirt; young ladies-skirts/dress to the top of the knee, blouses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,200

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

One time matriculation fee up-front, varies by grade. No hidden fees throughout the year.

Summer Program Cost

$1,500

Summer Program Cost Notes

Includes lunch, snack, and weekly field trips

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Gayle Queen

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Art Club, Drama Club and Drama Productions, Honor Society, Journalism, Peer Tutoring, Service Club, Shop Class, STEM Program, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Fine Arts Competitions, Piano Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs for Elementary

School Notes

Shining Light Academy is founded on two key principles. The idea of FAITH and FAMILY.
Faith is built into everything that we do: chapel services, Bible classes, and academic courses taught through the lens of God's Word. Our teachers are all professing Christians who love the Lord and desire to see your students succeed.
Family is who we are! We are intentional about developing the relationships and rapport on campus. From top to bottom, there is a genuine atmosphere of love and trust. We support each other through challenges and celebrate each other through victories.
Shining Light provides a consummate experience for your student. Our upgraded facilities and technological advancements help to provide an up-to-date educational foundation. Experienced, passionate teachers help to then build knowledge on that foundation.
SLA also offers a thriving and competitive sports program. In fact, we have brought home 6 state championships in the past 3 years! While basketball is the big draw, SLA offers 5 more sports including: men's and women's soccer, baseball, golf, and volleyball.
Finally, Shining Light has expanded our Fine Arts program significantly and offers opportunities for your child to explore their creative side. With electives like Drama, Art, Shop, and Journalism, there is a little of something for each student's unique interests. Further, SLA competes in state and national competitions in many of those fields. Over the past 3 years, SLA has brought home more than 2 DOZEN top 3 ribbons in Art, Academics, and Drama, including 2 national representatives.
At Shining Light, our motto is "Arming leaders for Christ." To us, that represents giving your student a well-rounded education, seeing them grow as Christians. and hone the skills God has given them to bring honor and glory to Him! Our ultimate goal is to give you the best academic product for your money. At SLA, we believe we have accomplished just that.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shining Light Academy cost?

Shining Light Academy's tuition is approximately $4,200 for private students and $1,500 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Shining Light Academy?

The acceptance rate of Shining Light Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

Does Shining Light Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Shining Light Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Shining Light Academy offer?

Shining Light Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Shining Light Academy?

The application deadline for Shining Light Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/3/2018

So thankful for this school-great administration, caring teachers, and a Christian environment for my children to learn!

- Posted by Parent - Momof4

5 10/14/2017

Great school full of caring and loving teachers. Smaller class sizes that help with more 1 on 1 teaching. Mr. Satterfield is a very nice and loving principal. I'm glad my child was able to attend SLA

- Posted by Parent - parentofformerstudent

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