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Year Founded

1990

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

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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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,006 for elementary schools and $10,247 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).