Dunnellon Christian Academy vs. Riverland Christian Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Dunnellon Christian Academy serves students from Pre-K3 through the 8th grade. DCA is accredited through Christian Schools of Florida, www.csfla.org and provides a top quality education in a loving Christian environment.
Our Mission Statement: Using God's Word as the basis of truth, we honor our Lord Jesus Christ through academic excellence with lifelong service to family, community and country.
RCA has been in existence since 2001 and offers a quality Christian education in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
The purpose of this school is to give Christian training along with a solid, academic foundation in the basic fundamentals of learning.
Academic and spiritual standards are high with added emphasis on patriotism and character-training.
Each student has close, dedicated interaction with well-qualified teachers in bright cheerful classrooms.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
DCA Intensive Instruction and Title I program offered for Learning difficulites
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Year Founded
1983
2001
Students Body
Total Students
232 students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
3
Kindergarten Students
38
11
Grade 1 Students
20
11
Grade 2 Students
22
15
Grade 3 Students
22
4
Grade 4 Students
20
8
Grade 5 Students
25
7
Grade 6 Students
16
7
Grade 7 Students
19
8
Grade 8 Students
10
9
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Grade 10 Students
-
8
Grade 12 Students
-
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
25%
Average Class Size
20
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1280
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(DCA polo & khaki/navy/black shorts or pants)
(DCA polo & khaki/navy/black shorts or pants)
Formal
(Uniform Polos and Casual dress pants for boys, with skirts for the girls. Kindergarten through fourth grade the girls wear jumpers.)
(Uniform Polos and Casual dress pants for boys, with skirts for the girls. Kindergarten through fourth grade the girls wear jumpers.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 12 / Oct. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$6,500
Tuition Notes
We accept the State of Florida Step Up For Students scholarships. Every student is eligible for either a State scholarship or a DCA scholarship.
Step Up for Students, AAA, and Family Empowerment scholarships accepted
Admissions Director
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Denise Aiello
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chorus, Fine Arts Competitions, Music Lessons, Nursing Home Ministry, Piano Lessons, Preacher Conferences