Deseret Academy vs. Peniel Baptist Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Peniel Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Affordability
Advanced Degrees
Overview
Deseret Academy was founded in 1991 when it became evident that students doing their work at home needed a vehicle whereby they could earn their high school diploma.
We have been homeschooling since 1977 and use several different curriculums that help students gain the skills necessary to succeed in college or the business world.
Peniel Baptist Academy is a ministry of Peniel Baptist Church.
PBA is fully accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools serving 2 year olds through 12th grade.
We use the Bob Jones Curriculum and have degreed, Christian teachers. PBA..."Educating Students to Glory of God!".
Grades Offered
1-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1991
1971
Students Body
Total Students
144 students
235 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
-
16
Grade 1 Students
3
16
Grade 2 Students
3
16
Grade 3 Students
2
12
Grade 4 Students
8
15
Grade 5 Students
7
14
Grade 6 Students
11
14
Grade 7 Students
14
20
Grade 8 Students
19
18
Grade 9 Students
27
20
Grade 10 Students
20
15
Grade 11 Students
18
15
Grade 12 Students
12
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
98%
Average Class Size
3
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:72
1:14
Average ACT score
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20
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Modest Dress Code)
(Modest Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$60
$3,500
Tuition Notes
monthly; $50 enrollment fee initially in addition to first month's tuition
Preschool is based on half or full day. K-3rd: $8200. 4th -6th: $7500. 7th-8th: $7800. 9th-12th: $7800.
% on Financial Aid
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21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$7,700
Acceptance Rate
100%
95%
Admissions Director
Cinthia R. Trunk
Bill Evans
Admissions Associate
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Terrie Beach
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Club, Athletics Booster Club, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, Mission Trips, Student Council