Sonrise Academy (Closed 2022)

Sonrise Academy in The Dalles, OR, serves 45 students in grades PK through 12 within a Christian, town–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with five teachers supporting its co–ed regular elementary and secondary programs.
Founded with a religious affiliation categorized as other religious, Sonrise Academy operates under the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program model.
Approximately 20% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the school population.
Sonrise Academy is a small private school option in The Dalles offering Christian education from preschool through high school.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Sonrise Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Sonrise Academy?
The application deadline for Sonrise Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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