Athens Christian School vs. Athens Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Athens Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Sports offered
School History
Athens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Year Founded
1970
1967
Students Body
Total Students
563 students
936 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
67
Kindergarten Students
19
33
Grade 1 Students
35
55
Grade 2 Students
28
55
Grade 3 Students
31
55
Grade 4 Students
19
55
Grade 5 Students
53
58
Grade 6 Students
31
65
Grade 7 Students
35
75
Grade 8 Students
53
78
Grade 9 Students
48
85
Grade 10 Students
70
85
Grade 11 Students
63
85
Grade 12 Students
41
85
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
119 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
n/a
Number of AP Classes
6
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1249
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$19,525
% on Financial Aid
n/a
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$7,000
Admissions Director
n/a
Geoffrey Walton
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mary Catherine Jernigan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
15