Good Shepard Episcopal School vs. Poetry Community Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Poetry Community Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
Good Shepard Episcopal School serves 45 students in grades 1-3, is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The student:teacher of Good Shepard Episcopal School is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Episcopal.
Poetry Community Christian School is fully accredited and offers enriching, college-preparatory, Christ-centered education for students in grades K-4 Primer through 12th founded in 2002.PCCS is located in rural Poetry, Texas, approximately 25 minutes SE of Rockwall and 10 minutes N of Terrell.
Learn more about this new approach to the educational experience characterized by affordable tuition and fees, parent involvement, exemplary curricula and teachers, and more than 50 enrichment electives each semester by visiting poetrychristian.org.
PCCS Vision Statement: The PCCS Vision is to maintain a Christ-centered learning environment while striving for continuous improvement in educational practices.
PCCS Mission Statement: The PCCS Mission is to offer an exemplary Christ-centered and affordable educational experience with diverse learning opportunities including college-preparatory programming, enrichment electives, and learning differences services sustained by parent partnerships and management that is both fiscally-responsible and focused on continuous improvement.
PCCS seeks to offer affordable Christ-based education to primarily middle class income families. Check out the school's strong academics (college entrance and PSAT scores continue to rise) and the dual college credit program to give your high schooler a head start moving into college and a saving to parents!
Grades Offered
1-3
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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For students with learning differences or who require extra academic support, PCCS offers an innovative Support Services program featuring small group instruction, tutoring, executive functioning assistance & more!
Year Founded
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2002
Students Body
Total Students
45 students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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14
Kindergarten Students
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18
Grade 1 Students
16
18
Grade 2 Students
15
18
Grade 3 Students
14
18
Grade 4 Students
-
18
Grade 5 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
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18
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
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18
Grade 10 Students
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18
Grade 11 Students
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18
Grade 12 Students
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18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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50%
Average Class Size
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18
Number of AP Classes
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12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:9
Average SAT score
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1141
Average ACT score
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24
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/hoodies; denim/khaki/navy shorts/pants)
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/hoodies; denim/khaki/navy shorts/pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$7,000
Tuition Notes
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Affordable tuition - Tuition Rates remain stable year to year. See \"Tuition Worksheet\" on school website
% on Financial Aid
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5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,000
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Dr. Anne P. Horan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Christian Soldiers Karate, Competitive Art, Competitive Speech Team, Cub Scouts, Elementary Praise Team, Elementary Theatre Troope, HS/MS Theatre Troope, Middle School Praise Team, Mission Team, Music & Academics Team, Musical Theatre Productions, National Honor Society, Student Council