About the School
- Sonshine Christian Academy began in 1985 as a ministry of Callahan First Assembly of God Church, under the direction of the Pastor, Principal, and the Official Church Board whose vision was to offer a Christ-centered, quality education.
- It is our purpose to maintain the highest possible academic standards.
- A strong Bible-centered curriculum is designed to stimulate and challenge the student's intellect, enabling them to think for themselves in a creative manner.
- Our aim is for the students to acquire knowledge and gain wisdom which will prepare them to live productively in society.
- Sonshine Christian Academy places emphasis on the individual student and their total development.
- Each teacher and staff member will be devoted to building a personal relationship with the students by displaying Christian attitudes and actions.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sonshine Christian Academy began in 1985 as a ministry of Callahan First Assembly of God Church, under the direction of the Pastor, Principal, and the Official Church Board whose vision was to offer a Christ-centered, quality education. It is our purpose to maintain the highest possible academic standards. A strong Bible-centered curriculum is designed to stimulate and challenge the student's intellect, enabling them to think for themselves in a creative manner. Our aim is for the students to acquire knowledge and gain wisdom which will prepare them to live productively in society. Sonshine Christian Academy places emphasis on the individual student and their total development. Each teacher and staff member will be devoted to building a personal relationship with the students by displaying Christian attitudes and actions.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Suncoast Christian School?
The application deadline for Suncoast Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Suncoast Christian School is Delphi Academy Of Florida (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Skycrest Christian School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 28
1831 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 531 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
1897 Sunset Point Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-3311
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2644 State Road 590
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 797-9307
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
2747 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-7679
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 28
1831 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 531 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
1897 Sunset Point Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-3311
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Pentecostal
2110 N Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 738-1656
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15
Christian
110 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 449-2247
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
222 S. Lincoln Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 647-1668
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 28
1831 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 531 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
1897 Sunset Point Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-3311
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
2747 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-7679
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Pentecostal
2110 N Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 738-1656
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 28
1831 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2644 State Road 590
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 797-9307
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1350 Court St
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-1207
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1875 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2229 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Pinellas Virtual K-12
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12
Skycrest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Corona Ave
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 469-5987
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Clearwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Plato Academy Clearwater
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 228-9517
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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