Columbia Academy vs. Zion Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
Columbia Academy is committed to serving its students so they master skills, knowledge, and character appropriate for them and their future while becoming Christlike in attitude and behavior.
Columbia Academy is an institution of learning and the education that is provided is grounded in core Christian values.
Students are involved in daily Bible classes and weekly chapel.
Columbia Academy is dedicated to provide a Christian Education in a tradition of excellence.
Each child deserves to have a quality education in a safe and positive environment.
CA strives to be a school that is accepting and encouraging to each child and helps to cultivate each student's full potential.
Zion Christian Academy is a non-denominational Christian school whose mission is to serve Christian families throughout this area.
Strong academics are stressed throughout all grade levels with the high school program being college preparatory.
ZCA is fully accreditated and all teachers are certified and have a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
ZCA is a member of the TSSAA, Division II for all HS athletic competitions.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1979
1979
Students Body
Total Students
1154 students
444 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
197
57
Kindergarten Students
80
20
Grade 1 Students
79
20
Grade 2 Students
72
24
Grade 3 Students
76
25
Grade 4 Students
85
16
Grade 5 Students
79
40
Grade 6 Students
75
34
Grade 7 Students
69
31
Grade 8 Students
77
34
Grade 9 Students
65
42
Grade 10 Students
76
41
Grade 11 Students
64
32
Grade 12 Students
60
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
51%
40%
Average Class Size
17
16
Number of AP Classes
20
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:15
Average ACT score
25
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Casual
(Posted on web site)
(Posted on web site)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$6,000
Tuition Notes
Jr. K – K $8,320
Grades 1-3 $8,600
Grades 4-6 $8,980
Grades 7-9 $9,780
Grades 10-12 $10,110
Tuition Rate varies by grade level. See posting on website.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,300
Admissions Director
Cindy Zientak
n/a
Admissions Associate
Amberly Kaylor
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
12
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Best Buddies, Choir, Drama Club, Drama productions, HOSA, Photography Class, Science Club, Student Council
Beta Club, Builders Club, Chess Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, History Club WWI & WWII, Interact Club, Junior Beta Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Photography Club, Science Club, Speech and Debate Team, Student Council