Kent Academy vs. Hickory Grove Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Hickory Grove Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Kent Academy serves 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12, is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of Kent Academy is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Hickory Grove Christian School (HGCS) is a ministry of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
HGCS is a private Christian school serving students from transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12th grade. Our school exists "to know Christ and to make Him known through Christian education." HGCS is accredited by AdvancEd and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Our graduates have been accepted to 176 different colleges and universities and every U.S. military service academy. Highlighting our curriculum is theological education led by teachers who have either completed (or nearly completed) multiple advanced degrees (MA, MDiv and EdD).
Currently, HGCS offers 17 Advanced Placement courses and the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.
There are currently nine different dual-enrollment classes transcripted through the College at Southeastern.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1995
Students Body
Total Students
31 students
951 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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24
Kindergarten Students
2
54
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
3
54
Grade 3 Students
2
54
Grade 4 Students
5
72
Grade 5 Students
3
72
Grade 6 Students
2
60
Grade 7 Students
5
60
Grade 8 Students
4
60
Grade 9 Students
-
75
Grade 10 Students
-
75
Grade 11 Students
3
75
Grade 12 Students
2
75
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
73 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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10%
Average Class Size
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18
Number of AP Classes
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17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:13
Average SAT score
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1120
Average ACT score
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23
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(see each school for policy)
(see each school for policy)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$12,250
Tuition Notes
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TK-5th - $10,250
6th-8th - $11000
9th-12th - $12,250
Tuition varies by grade level; visit our website at
http://hgchristian.org/admissions/tuition-fees/ for more information.
Admissions Director
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Sheila Chaney
Admissions Associate
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Jeanette Riesenberg
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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12
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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29
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Acapella Club, Apologetics Club, Art Club, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, Choir Club, Discipleship, Drama Club, Fiber Club, Global Ambassadors, Guidance Session, Guitar Club, Health Occupations Students of America, International Culture Club, International Thespian Society, Jazz Band, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Pep Band, Praise Band, Public Speaking Club, Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Spanish Club, Spanish Reading/Conversation Club, Spirit Club, Student Council, Ukulele Club, Venture Club