Great Commission Schools vs. Blair County Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Great Commission Schools educates Kindergarten through 12th-grade students from a Christian perspective, providing a superior educational experience that is unlike any other in the area. Students are encouraged to pursue and develop their interests and talents, while high expectations and rigor encourage them to think critically and analytically.
Small class sizes allow for personalized attention by our excellent faculty.
Blair County Christian School was founded in 1979 as a ministry of Foot of Ten Independent Bible Church.
The goal of our school is to provide a traditional education setting with classes that are founded on God's Word.
Our mission is to teach young people to have a passion for serving God in whatever capacity He calls them.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Low to mild-learning differences
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Year Founded
1996
1979
Students Body
Total Students
136 students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
8
15
Grade 1 Students
9
4
Grade 2 Students
10
12
Grade 3 Students
10
18
Grade 4 Students
10
9
Grade 5 Students
6
-
Grade 6 Students
12
15
Grade 7 Students
11
10
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
11
7
Grade 10 Students
20
11
Grade 11 Students
14
8
Grade 12 Students
11
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
3%
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Average Class Size
11
8
Number of AP Classes
2
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Clean and modest )
(Clean and modest )
Casual
(khaki or blue pants/skirts, solid color polo shirt)
(khaki or blue pants/skirts, solid color polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,700
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Tuition Notes
K-12 - $5,700
Vo-Tech - $3,500
Scholarships available.
Book Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: $200
varies per grade and number of students per family
% on Financial Aid
75%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
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Duey Whitfield
Admissions Associate
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Carol Winegardner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama, Ensemble, Fine Arts, Instrument Lessons/Band, Quiz Bowl, Yearbook
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