East Texas Christian Academy (Closed 2024)

East Texas Christian Academy, a distinctively different Christian leadership academy, is a private, Christian school, founded in Tyler, Texas in 1979. ETCA provides a quality education in a loving, supportive environment for students 4 years of age through grade 12.
Our mission is to provide every student with outstanding academics, character training, and excellence in all we do for the glory of God.
We accomplish this with dedicated faculty and staff who integrate the word of God in every subject.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1979

Student Body

Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
East Texas Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies per department
% on Financial Aid
33%
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Competitions, Drama, Mission Trips, Model United Nations (MUN), National Honor Society, Panther Leadership Academy, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Band Program, Chorus

School Notes

  • ETCA provides a complete education that centers on three areas of education in a student's life - academic excellence, Biblical worldview and leadership development.Our mission is to provideAcademicsthat equip every child with educational and biblical knowledge; Characterbuilding and training that enhances the uniqueness of each student; andExcellencein all we do for the glory of God. We accomplish this mission with dedicated faculty and staff who integrate the word of God in every subject and intentionally invest in each child by building leadership principles in every subject taught.
  • No matter what grade your child is in, ETCA has a clear goal in mind of where we want your child to be when they graduate, and we intentionally build our programs to achieve that goal. We invite you to look at ourgraduate profileon our website to see the unique qualities we strive to produce in each of our graduates.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does East Texas Christian Academy cost?
East Texas Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of East Texas Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of East Texas Christian Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does East Texas Christian Academy offer?
East Texas Christian Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for East Texas Christian Academy?
The application deadline for East Texas Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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