Calvary Christian Academy vs. Lighthouse Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Calvary Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Overview
The school has been serving our community for over 50 years and has been fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International since 1995 and by the Middle States Association since 2008.
The mission of Calvary Christian Academy is to provide a quality, Christ-centered education that is based on the Word of God.
Train the whole child spiritually, mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically to be prepared to the fullest for the glory of God.
Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare is to empower our students to impact our culture by fulfilling their God-given purpose as Christians with Godly character influencing the church and the world.
Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare partners with parents to provide a positive and challenging academic experience in a truly Biblical environment administered by a well trained, loving Christian staff.
Lighthouse Christian Academy believes the true goal of education is to know God because God is the source of all truth, wisdom, and knowledge.
Since God is omniscient, all areas of life and learning are sacred.
Christian worldview places all learning within the parameters of Scripture, therefore all instructional areas will be taught from a Biblically based view.
Curriculum is specially designed and selected to challenge the student to internalize a Christian worldview.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1972
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Students Body
Total Students
322 students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
10
-
Pre-K Students
35
114
Kindergarten Students
19
24
Grade 1 Students
11
19
Grade 2 Students
21
26
Grade 3 Students
18
18
Grade 4 Students
18
12
Grade 5 Students
22
7
Grade 6 Students
23
13
Grade 7 Students
19
12
Grade 8 Students
20
2
Grade 9 Students
15
9
Grade 10 Students
12
3
Grade 11 Students
12
7
Grade 12 Students
6
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
17
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,229
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Tuition Notes
Tuition costs range from $4,350 annually for full-day kindergarten to $5,229 annually for high school. Elementary tuition is $5,081, and Middle School tuition is $5,179 annually. Call the school for information on Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 rates, as well as Daycare costs. (Preschool costs range from $3,150 for half days to $8,390 for full days annually.) Tuition cost covers all fees except for students playing sports. A Homeschool fee applies to students participating in our Homeschool Umbrella Program.
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% on Financial Aid
21%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Admissions Director
Dan Thompson
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Robotics
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