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Year Founded

1990

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

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Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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None / Rolling

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As the historic minority private school in Orangeburg, SC, we have a rich history. We are also a part of the largest Protestant school system in the world. Our system's philosophy dates back to 1853 having a foundation and approach very similar in style and method to the Montessori and Constructivism approaches, while predating them by 40 years. Come see why Adventist education is second to none.

As the historic minority private school in Orangeburg, SC, we have a rich history. We are also a part of the largest Protestant school system in the world. Our system's philosophy dates back to 1853 having a foundation and approach very similar in style and method to the Montessori and Constructivism approaches, while predating them by 40 years. Come see why Adventist education is second to none.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,363 for elementary schools and $9,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).