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%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 137th St
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
8310.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Seminole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
8310.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
8310.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Anona Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12301 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
8310.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12755 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
8310.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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