Briarcrest Christian High School vs. First Assembly Christian School
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School Overview
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Overview
The mission of Briarcrest Christian School is to challenge and inspire college-bound students to know and honor Jesus Christ; to seek God's truth and wisdom in all disciplines; to pursue excellence and integrity in their academic, creative, and athletic endeavors so that they might "grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Men." Luke 2:52.
Our vision is that Briarcrest Christian School will be the leader in inspiring young men and women to become authentic followers of Christ and in challenging them to achieve their highest academic, creative and athletic potential.
Mission First Assembly Christian School educates in a manner consistent with a Biblical worldview so that students are prepared for college and are equipped to live for God`s glory. Vision FACS strives continually to improve curricula and instruction, Biblical worldview training, and technological capability in order to prepare students to live for God`s glory. Beliefs Education consistent with a Biblical worldview promotes academic excellence, Spirit-led vision, moral courage, emotional balance, cultural understanding, and physical fitness.
Biblical truth is the strongest foundation for intellectual achievement.
Jesus Christ is preeminent in all facets of academic, fine arts, and athletic education at FACS.
Administrators, faculty, and staff at FACS maintain a Christian witness and communicate Biblical values to all students.
Students at FACS are viewed as unique individuals and are encouraged through appropriate resources to develop their God-given talents and abilities.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Language-based Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1973
1972
Students Body
Total Students
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534 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
35%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
-
31
Grade 1 Students
-
26
Grade 2 Students
-
23
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
39
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
34
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Grade 9 Students
-
55
Grade 10 Students
-
49
Grade 11 Students
-
55
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
49 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
51%
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Average Class Size
17
20
Number of AP Classes
15
4
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:11
Average ACT score
26
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,000
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Tuition Notes
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Pre-K-12. Tuition ranges from $5292-1038
% on Financial Aid
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25%
Acceptance Rate
92%
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Admissions Director
Robin Gilbert
Ellen DiGirolamo
Admissions Associate
Claire Foster
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
25
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Baking Club, Briarcrest Animal Rescue Club (B.A.R.C.), Club Hope, Disc Golf Club, French Club, Gurlz Mentor Gurlz Club, International Thespian Honor Society, Jungle Kids for Christ Club, Key Club, Latin Club, M29 Club, Madonna Club, Medical Professions, Mock Trial, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Pickleball Club, Quiz Bowl (Knowledge Bowl), Robotics Club, Senior Buddies, Sisters in Christ Club, Spanish Club, Spikeball Club, The American Heart Society Club, Wilson Society, Wordsmith
All-West Band, Band Solo and Ensemble Competition, Chess Club, Color Guard, concert band, Foreign Language Honor Societies, French, German, International Thespian Society, Junior and Senior High Choirs, Junior High Student Council, Junior National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Marching Band, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish, Student Ambassador Program, Student Government Association (SGA), Treble Choir, Vocal All-West, Vocal Music Programs, Vocal Solo and Ensemble Competitions