Arthur Christian School vs. Berean Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Affordability
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Overview
Arthur Christian School serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Arthur Christian School is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Berean Christian School (BCS) is a ministry of the Edgemont Bible Church (EBC).
The Berean Christian School Board and teaching staff support the Fundamentals of the Faith defined by the church.
All Board and staff members are/must be members in good standing of the Edgemont Bible Church.
The school was founded by J. Darrel Handel, a former pastor of the EBC. The school staff has challenged the students to use their God-given abilities by establishing high academic, spiritual, and Biblical moral standards.
The center of the school is our Lord Jesus Christ, and the education and spiritual growth of the student is our primary concern.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1947
1972
Students Body
Total Students
186 students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
4
Kindergarten Students
20
3
Grade 1 Students
19
4
Grade 2 Students
16
3
Grade 3 Students
15
4
Grade 4 Students
15
3
Grade 5 Students
2
3
Grade 6 Students
19
3
Grade 7 Students
10
2
Grade 8 Students
4
3
Grade 9 Students
9
2
Grade 10 Students
5
1
Grade 11 Students
9
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Grade 12 Students
5
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
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Average Class Size
5
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:6
Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Formal
(formal slacks and BCS polo)
(formal slacks and BCS polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,500
$5,200
Tuition Notes
This is the approximate cost for tuition for 1st through 12th grade for the 2013-14 school year.
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% on Financial Aid
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15%
Acceptance Rate
99%
95%
Admissions Director
Greg Mast
Michelle Godard
Admissions Associate
Beth Beachy
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
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