Bird Lake Bible School vs. Hillsdale Academy
Should you attend Bird Lake Bible School or Hillsdale Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Bird Lake Bible School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Hillsdale Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Overview
Bird Lake Bible School serves 37 students in grades 1-12, is a member of the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow).
The student:teacher of Bird Lake Bible School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Founded in 1990, the Academy serves as a model kindergarten-through-twelfth grade school.
Under the auspices of Hillsdale College, the Academy bases its curriculum on a solid grounding in fundamental academic skills, an exploration of the arts and sciences, and an understanding of the foundational tenets of our Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman heritage.
Originally K-8, the Upper School was incorporated in 1998, and the first graduation occurred in June 2001.
Hillsdale Academy offers an academically enriched alternative to students in Hillsdale County and the surrounding area.
Students are admitted to the Academy based on the combined strengths of their application and interview, inasmuch as these show evidence of personal motivation.
Grades Offered
1-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1970
1990
Students Body
Total Students
37 students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
7
14
Grade 1 Students
-
16
Grade 2 Students
2
14
Grade 3 Students
4
20
Grade 4 Students
5
13
Grade 5 Students
1
14
Grade 6 Students
3
13
Grade 7 Students
3
17
Grade 8 Students
3
22
Grade 9 Students
4
24
Grade 10 Students
2
27
Grade 11 Students
2
17
Grade 12 Students
1
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:12
Average SAT score
n/a
1390
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants and polo or button up shirt)
(Khaki pants and polo or button up shirt)
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$1,250
$7,170
Tuition Notes
$125/month for first child, $100 for second child, $75 for third child, fourth child is free.
n/a
% on Financial Aid
n/a
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chamber Choir, Drama, NHS/NJHS, Orchestra, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Yearbook