"Students serving God and mankind--now and for eternity." Adventist education began in the 1850's! It is the largest protestant edcuational system in the world! Bible-based Adventist education has always stood for excellence!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$300
School Notes
- The global Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes 6,700 schools, colleges and universities, with approximately 66,000 teachers and 1,257,000 students.
- Our schools are systematically evaluated and accredited.
- Experienced teachers are certified and hold teaching credentials.
- The IOWA Basic Skills Examination is administered to all students annually. Gettysburg students rank above the nation in all areas. We averaged at the 74 percentile in 2004.
- An amazing two-thirds of our high school graduates continue on to college!
- Except for Bible-based Health and Science, Adventist schools use textbooks that are typically used in state of the art public schools.
- The school is operating in a new modern facility built in 2000.
- The school is located on a wooded 14 acres in a rural setting. A nature/fitness trail was made in the summer of 2005.
- Numerous opportunities are made available for students to serve the community throughout the year.
- Handchimes, guitar, voice, band, piano, and recorder lessons are offered.
- The school maintains up-to-date computer technology (XP Windows with Professional Office) with a 2:1 ratio.
- The library is outstanding, well-maintained offering a wide-range of media.
- There is a strong PTO (Home & School Association). Monthly meetings are interesting and informative.
- Gettysburg, like all Adventist schools, is made available to people of other faiths who desire their children to learn in a safe and sound Christian-like environment.
- Visit our website for up-to-date information including a calendar of events. http://www.GettysburgAdventistSchool.org
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School?
The application deadline for Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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