First Baptist Christian Academy vs. Veritas Christian Community School
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School Overview
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First Baptist Christian AcademyCombined school
Veritas Christian Community SchoolCombined school
Top Rankings
First Baptist Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Veritas Christian Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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Overview
Since 1984, First Baptist Christian Academy has been helping students achieve academic excellence, build social independence, and grow in spiritual maturity with strong Christian values.
We offer preschool(age 3) through 8th grade, special classes - art, music, Spanish, PE, computer lab, small class sizes, "A-Beka" Bible based curriculum, strong foundation in phonics, reading, and math, weekly chapel for all students, hot lunch program, on-campus nurse, full-time school librarian, active parent-teacher organization, summer programs and tuition assistance.
Veritas Christian Community School is a private Christian school in the classical tradition.
Established in 2000, Veritas provides education for kindergarten through high school students.
The class size ranges from 4-15, with a student:teacher ratio of 12:1.
Veritas Christian Community School is not affiliated with one particular denomination or church.
It is a school that is governed by a board of appointed individuals.
Grades Offered
PK-9
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1984
2000
Students Body
Total Students
196 students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
-
Kindergarten Students
21
10
Grade 1 Students
19
7
Grade 2 Students
18
13
Grade 3 Students
19
9
Grade 4 Students
17
7
Grade 5 Students
8
9
Grade 6 Students
16
12
Grade 7 Students
15
11
Grade 8 Students
8
11
Grade 9 Students
5
6
Grade 10 Students
-
9
Grade 11 Students
-
10
Grade 12 Students
-
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
12
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform: khaki or navy pants and polo shirt with logo; chapel days are dressier)
(Uniform: khaki or navy pants and polo shirt with logo; chapel days are dressier)
Formal
(uniform)
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,160
$5,018
Tuition Notes
Please inquire about tuition assistance, available through Arizona Tuition Tax Credits.
Scholarships available
Admissions Director
Mr. Jim Carter, Principal
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
3