Lighthouse Christian Academy vs. Calvary Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Calvary Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Overview
Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare is to empower our students to impact our culture by fulfilling their God-given purpose as Christians with Godly character influencing the church and the world.
Lighthouse Christian Academy/Daycare partners with parents to provide a positive and challenging academic experience in a truly Biblical environment administered by a well trained, loving Christian staff.
Lighthouse Christian Academy believes the true goal of education is to know God because God is the source of all truth, wisdom, and knowledge.
Since God is omniscient, all areas of life and learning are sacred.
Christian worldview places all learning within the parameters of Scripture, therefore all instructional areas will be taught from a Biblically based view.
Curriculum is specially designed and selected to challenge the student to internalize a Christian worldview.
The school has been serving our community for over 50 years and has been fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International since 1995 and by the Middle States Association since 2008.
The mission of Calvary Christian Academy is to provide a quality, Christ-centered education that is based on the Word of God.
Train the whole child spiritually, mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically to be prepared to the fullest for the glory of God.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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1972
Students Body
Total Students
269 students
322 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
0%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
10
Pre-K Students
114
35
Kindergarten Students
24
19
Grade 1 Students
19
11
Grade 2 Students
26
21
Grade 3 Students
18
18
Grade 4 Students
12
18
Grade 5 Students
7
22
Grade 6 Students
13
23
Grade 7 Students
12
19
Grade 8 Students
2
20
Grade 9 Students
9
15
Grade 10 Students
3
12
Grade 11 Students
7
12
Grade 12 Students
3
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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20%
Average Class Size
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17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,229
Tuition Notes
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Tuition costs range from $4,350 annually for full-day kindergarten to $5,229 annually for high school. Elementary tuition is $5,081, and Middle School tuition is $5,179 annually. Call the school for information on Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 rates, as well as Daycare costs. (Preschool costs range from $3,150 for half days to $8,390 for full days annually.) Tuition cost covers all fees except for students playing sports. A Homeschool fee applies to students participating in our Homeschool Umbrella Program.
% on Financial Aid
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21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,000
Admissions Director
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Dan Thompson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Robotics