Burlington Christian Academy vs. The Burlington School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Burlington Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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The Burlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
At BCA we are "Inspiring students to excellence for the glory of God through exceptional academics, Biblical truth, and intentional discipleship." We will make a significant difference in a child's life so that each child can grow to be the person Christ intends him/her to be.
#WhyTBS The Burlington School is the premier Preschool 3 through 12th grade, independent school in Alamance County and offers programs in academics, athletics and the arts.
Rigorous academics, individual attention and a vibrant learning community make TBS one of the best college preparatory schools in the North Carolina Triad area.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
n/a
Year Founded
1978
2013
Students Body
Total Students
925 students
424 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
110
31
Kindergarten Students
81
26
Grade 1 Students
77
34
Grade 2 Students
81
33
Grade 3 Students
68
32
Grade 4 Students
69
39
Grade 5 Students
64
33
Grade 6 Students
69
38
Grade 7 Students
61
26
Grade 8 Students
69
24
Grade 9 Students
53
34
Grade 10 Students
37
23
Grade 11 Students
46
27
Grade 12 Students
40
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
42 teachers
Average Class Size
17
n/a
Number of AP Classes
11
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$14,750
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade - please visit us online at:
https://www.theburlingtonschool.org/admissions/indexed-tuition
% on Financial Aid
n/a
60%
Admissions Director
Connie Adams
J.B. Tanner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
24
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Board Game Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Choir, Community Service Clubs, Creative Writing Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Fishing Club, Foreign Language Club, Grad to Grad Program, Hiking Club, History Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Pickleball, Prom Committee, Sign Language Club, Spikeball Club, Student Leadership Academy, Tutor Club, Yearbook
Alamance Youth Leadership Academy, Chorus, Drama, Handbells, Music, Rock Ensemble, Student Government, Theater Arts, Visual Art, Yearbook