Legacy Christian Academy vs. Olive Knolls Christian School
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School Overview
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Overview
Legacy Christian Academy is a K-12 private Christian University Model school serving Kern County.
Legacy's mission is to partner with parents to disciple college-worthy Christ followers for a lifetime of leadership.
Olive Knolls Christian School has provided loving care and a quality educational program since 1979.
OKCS has been partnering with parents and with this community by providing a Christ-centered educational program in a nurturing-uplifting environment.
Parents continue to say, “I feel my children are in a safe place.” As of 2004, OKCS achieved a six year accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International, (A.C.S.I.).
This organization evaluates schools on their spiritual, organizational, and academic standards.
They have given us the longest accreditation granted by this organization.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia/Mild Learning Differences/Downs Syndrome/Physical Disabilities/
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Year Founded
2012
1979
Students Body
Total Students
388 students
459 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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179
Kindergarten Students
18
54
Grade 1 Students
18
41
Grade 2 Students
18
38
Grade 3 Students
18
34
Grade 4 Students
18
24
Grade 5 Students
18
24
Grade 6 Students
40
23
Grade 7 Students
40
18
Grade 8 Students
40
24
Grade 9 Students
40
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Grade 10 Students
40
-
Grade 11 Students
40
-
Grade 12 Students
40
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
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Number of AP Classes
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:27
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jul. 1 / Dec. 1
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition Ranges for each level
K5 6115
MS 9017
HS 10750
Preschool tuition depends on age/grade level and hours enrolled; full or part time. Current K-8th tuition/registration/book fees/graduation fees available at www.okcs.org
% on Financial Aid
25%
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Admissions Director
Emily Jeffrieds
Administrators
Admissions Associate
Brandy Swint
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Flag Football, Football, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Adventure Leadership, Annimation, Associated Student Body, Choir, Competitive Robotics, Drawing, Guitar, House System, National Honor Society, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Ukelele, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Yearbook
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