Good Shepherd Catholic School vs. The Frankfort Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Advanced Degrees
School History
The Frankfort Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Student Body
Overview
Good Shepherd Catholic School provides a Christ-centered education for students in grades Preschool--8th grade. We offer a strong academic curriculum enriched with Music, Art, P.E., Library, and Spanish as well as a variety of extra-curricular activities.
The Frankfort Christian Academy is a non-denominational, private school. TFCA serves students in preschool through 12th grade. Students are immersed in an academically rich environment where they are challenged and supported to reach their full potential. TFCA aims to serve the "whole child" and foster not only academic growth, but spiritual, physical and emotional growth as well.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Dyslexia, Language Processing, SLD in Math/Reading/Language, Mild Learning Differences, ADD/ADHD
Year Founded
1860
1994
Students Body
Total Students
220 students
317 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
32
Kindergarten Students
17
30
Grade 1 Students
22
23
Grade 2 Students
22
22
Grade 3 Students
17
18
Grade 4 Students
21
18
Grade 5 Students
21
22
Grade 6 Students
15
24
Grade 7 Students
19
26
Grade 8 Students
6
22
Grade 9 Students
-
23
Grade 10 Students
-
19
Grade 11 Students
-
22
Grade 12 Students
-
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
100%
80%
Average Class Size
18
n/a
Number of AP Classes
n/a
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:9
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
Casual
(khaki/navy pants, school issued t-shirts or polos)
(khaki/navy pants, school issued t-shirts or polos)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$8,321
Tuition Notes
Discounts are available for new K-8 students, for families of Good Shepherd parish, and for families with multiple children enrolled in K-8. GSS also accepts CCAP and some families may be eligible for additional tuition assistance.
k-12 is $8321
preK 3/4 year olds is $6841 all day
preK 3/4 year olds is $5544 for 4 days all day
preK 3/4 year olds is $2831 for half day Mon-Thurs
% on Financial Aid
n/a
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
n/a
Katie Scott
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band and Choir, Battle of the Books, Drama Club, Math Counts
Beta Club, Chess Club, Chorus, Drama Productions, FCA, National Honor Society, Praise Band, Service Club, Student Council, Yearbook