Bethesda Christian Schools vs. St. Malachy Parish School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bethesda Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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St. Malachy Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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Overview
Bethesda Christian School exists to provide excellent academic instruction that is consistent with Biblical truth and which honors the name of Christ. Bethesda Christian School will seek to exemplify the following core values: Biblical truth, academic excellence, sound stewardship, committed faculty, parental partnership, and student opportunities. It is our prayer that our students graduate from BCS with the following foundational desired outcomes--the Portrait of a BCS Graduate: To fear and respect God; to practice a strong work ethic coupled with an eternal perspective; to embark upon and seek to continue a rigorous intellectual path, understanding the importance of developing the mind, and to embrace the creative nature of God.
St. Malachy Parish School serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Malachy Parish School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1965
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Students Body
Total Students
632 students
396 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
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Kindergarten Students
49
53
Grade 1 Students
56
48
Grade 2 Students
42
51
Grade 3 Students
43
38
Grade 4 Students
43
42
Grade 5 Students
49
52
Grade 6 Students
56
39
Grade 7 Students
44
42
Grade 8 Students
52
31
Grade 9 Students
51
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Grade 10 Students
42
-
Grade 11 Students
36
-
Grade 12 Students
29
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
15%
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Average Class Size
20
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Number of AP Classes
9
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Discounts for multiple children
Bethesda participates in the Indiana Choice Scholarship (voucher) program.
Bethesda participates in the Indiana tax credit scholarship program.
Full time pastor/missionary discount.
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Admissions Director
Joanna Bradley
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Admissions Associate
Joanna Bradley
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, ISSMA Band and Choir, Literary Lions, Pep Band, Running, Theatre
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