Lifegate Christian School vs. St. James Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lifegate Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Affordability
St. James Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
Lifegate Christian School is a fully-accredited K-12 school serving Christian families who desire a Christian education for their children.
As it has for the past 45 years, Lifegate serves families in Seguin and surrounding communities in Guadalupe, Gonzales, Caldwell, and Wilson counties. The School is a ministry of Lifegate Church and is located three miles southeast of Seguin on FM 466.
A Lifegate Education is a safe, quality and affordable Christian education for your children. We believe you will find a friendly Christian environment where children are free to learn and grow in knowledge to serve the Lord and their fellow man.
For additional information on Lifegate Christian School, including enrollment information, please contact the School at (830) 372-0850 or www.lcsfalcons.org. .
St. James School holds the distinction of having the "oldest building in the State of Texas continuously operated as a school." Continuing to build on this proud tradition, St. James School was recognized as an "exemplary" campus in our last accreditation visit in February, 2005.
Our mission is: "Keeping God In Everything We Do.".
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1981
1872
Students Body
Total Students
128 students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
11
24
Grade 1 Students
11
14
Grade 2 Students
7
16
Grade 3 Students
9
13
Grade 4 Students
9
13
Grade 5 Students
9
11
Grade 6 Students
13
13
Grade 7 Students
14
10
Grade 8 Students
10
11
Grade 9 Students
11
-
Grade 10 Students
7
-
Grade 11 Students
9
-
Grade 12 Students
8
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
10%
Average Class Size
12
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
1
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Average SAT score
1085
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Khaki bottoms and navy polo with school logo)
(Khaki bottoms and navy polo with school logo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,550
$5,000
Tuition Notes
Different tuition for different levels (K to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12); Ranges from $3550 to $5150; discounts for church members, pastors, and multiple children.
5,000 K-8
6,000 Pk 3 and Pk 4
% on Financial Aid
20%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Joe Perez
Jennifer Velez
Admissions Associate
Beth Baitz
Charlotte Higley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art, Chapel Musicians, National Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook
EJHS, Gameboard Club, Garden Club, NJHS, Private Schools Interscholastic Association Competition, Student Council