Blair County Christian School vs. Great Commission Schools
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School Overview
Overview
Blair County Christian School was founded in 1979 as a ministry of Foot of Ten Independent Bible Church.
The goal of our school is to provide a traditional education setting with classes that are founded on God's Word.
Our mission is to teach young people to have a passion for serving God in whatever capacity He calls them.
Great Commission Schools educates Kindergarten through 12th-grade students from a Christian perspective, providing a superior educational experience that is unlike any other in the area. Students are encouraged to pursue and develop their interests and talents, while high expectations and rigor encourage them to think critically and analytically.
Small class sizes allow for personalized attention by our excellent faculty.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Low to mild-learning differences
Year Founded
1979
1996
Students Body
Total Students
129 students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
15
8
Grade 1 Students
4
9
Grade 2 Students
12
10
Grade 3 Students
18
10
Grade 4 Students
9
10
Grade 5 Students
-
6
Grade 6 Students
15
12
Grade 7 Students
10
11
Grade 8 Students
-
4
Grade 9 Students
7
11
Grade 10 Students
11
20
Grade 11 Students
8
14
Grade 12 Students
5
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
3%
Average Class Size
8
11
Number of AP Classes
n/a
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki or blue pants/skirts, solid color polo shirt)
(khaki or blue pants/skirts, solid color polo shirt)
Casual
(Clean and modest )
(Clean and modest )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$5,700
Tuition Notes
varies per grade and number of students per family
K-12 - $5,700
Vo-Tech - $3,500
Scholarships available.
Book Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: $200
% on Financial Aid
n/a
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Admissions Director
Duey Whitfield
n/a
Admissions Associate
Carol Winegardner
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Drama, Ensemble, Fine Arts, Instrument Lessons/Band, Quiz Bowl, Yearbook