Academy at the Lakes vs. Land O' Lakes Christian School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Academy at the Lakes ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Land O' Lakes Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Overview
Academy at the Lakes was founded in 1992 as a nondenominational, co-ed, PreK3 through 12th grade independent college preparatory day school.
Academy at the Lakes is a learning community of shared values dedicated to the success of each individual at school, in the community, and in the world.
We celebrate the love of learning and the joy in the journey.
We at Land O' Lakes Christian School care about children.
LOLCS is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Land O' Lakes.
It was established to help parents fulfill their God-given responsibility of educating their children in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord." We are truly a Christian school.
The Word of God, the Bible, is our ultimate authority and the basis for all subjects.
The mission and purpose of Land O' Lakes Christian School is to provide a sound education, both academically and spiritually, for its students in an atmosphere that honors the Lord, with the goal that each child be conformed to the image of Christ.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1992
1978
Students Body
Total Students
540 students
530 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
45
Kindergarten Students
32
45
Grade 1 Students
42
45
Grade 2 Students
26
45
Grade 3 Students
32
45
Grade 4 Students
32
45
Grade 5 Students
33
45
Grade 6 Students
24
45
Grade 7 Students
32
35
Grade 8 Students
43
35
Grade 9 Students
48
25
Grade 10 Students
51
25
Grade 11 Students
50
25
Grade 12 Students
47
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
55%
15%
Average Class Size
14
20
Number of AP Classes
20
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1192
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(early childhood through 8th grade wear a uniform. 9th-12th grade follow a dress code.)
(early childhood through 8th grade wear a uniform. 9th-12th grade follow a dress code.)
Formal
(Plaid jumpers/skirts & navy pants with logo polo shirts)
(Plaid jumpers/skirts & navy pants with logo polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$29,300
$7,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies per grade level
Pre-K3: 18,600
Junior and Senior Kindergarten: 18,600
Lower Division: 19,900
Middle Division: 23,400
Upper Division: 29,300
5,200 - 7,610
% on Financial Aid
24%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Sue Gunther
Dave Nichols
Admissions Associate
Cheyenne Abbott
Chad Martin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Anime Club, Band, Chess Club, Chorus, Community Service, Debate, Graphic Arts, Green Club, NEHS, NHS, NJHS, Orchestra, Stem Club, Student Ambassador Program
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