Hillsdale Academy vs. Bird Lake Bible School
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Overview
Founded in 1990, the Academy serves as a model kindergarten-through-twelfth grade school.
Under the auspices of Hillsdale College, the Academy bases its curriculum on a solid grounding in fundamental academic skills, an exploration of the arts and sciences, and an understanding of the foundational tenets of our Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman heritage.
Originally K-8, the Upper School was incorporated in 1998, and the first graduation occurred in June 2001.
Hillsdale Academy offers an academically enriched alternative to students in Hillsdale County and the surrounding area.
Students are admitted to the Academy based on the combined strengths of their application and interview, inasmuch as these show evidence of personal motivation.
Bird Lake Bible School serves 37 students in grades 1-12, is a member of the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow).
The student:teacher of Bird Lake Bible School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Grades Offered
K-12
1-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1990
1970
Students Body
Total Students
225 students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
7
Grade 1 Students
16
-
Grade 2 Students
14
2
Grade 3 Students
20
4
Grade 4 Students
13
5
Grade 5 Students
14
1
Grade 6 Students
13
3
Grade 7 Students
17
3
Grade 8 Students
22
3
Grade 9 Students
24
4
Grade 10 Students
27
2
Grade 11 Students
17
2
Grade 12 Students
14
1
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
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Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:6
Average SAT score
1390
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Average ACT score
28
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Casual
(Khaki pants and polo or button up shirt)
(Khaki pants and polo or button up shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,170
$1,250
Tuition Notes
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$125/month for first child, $100 for second child, $75 for third child, fourth child is free.
% on Financial Aid
53%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chamber Choir, Drama, NHS/NJHS, Orchestra, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Yearbook
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