Athens Academy vs. Athens Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Athens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Athens Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Overview
As a coeducational college preparatory day school, Athens Academy seeks and admits students with a variety of talents from diverse social, economic, geographic and racial backgrounds.
Students should exhibit an interest in becoming part of a community that seeks excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service.
In addition, parents should value a school community that promotes respect and integrity above all.
The motto of Athens Christian School is Quality Education in a Christian Atmosphere.
ACS is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC); therefore, our graduates are well-received into the college and career of their choice.
We have many graduates in the fields of law, medicine, business, government and technology.
We are also members of the Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS) and the Georgia High School Association which allows our students to participate in music, speech, drama, athletic and Bible quiz competitions.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
No
Year Founded
1967
1970
Students Body
Total Students
936 students
563 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
67
37
Kindergarten Students
33
19
Grade 1 Students
55
35
Grade 2 Students
55
28
Grade 3 Students
55
31
Grade 4 Students
55
19
Grade 5 Students
58
53
Grade 6 Students
65
31
Grade 7 Students
75
35
Grade 8 Students
78
53
Grade 9 Students
85
48
Grade 10 Students
85
70
Grade 11 Students
85
63
Grade 12 Students
85
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
33%
Average Class Size
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20
Number of AP Classes
18
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:13
Average SAT score
1249
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,525
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% on Financial Aid
24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
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Admissions Director
Geoffrey Walton
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Admissions Associate
Mary Catherine Jernigan
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
16
Sports