Lighthouse Christian School vs. Columbia Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Lighthouse Christian School is a ministry of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was founded in 1979.
The School consist of a Pre-School, Elementary, and Middle/High School.
The school's academic program is accredited by the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools and is a Category II State Agency approved school.
Lighthouse Christian School Exists to glorify God by offering a Christ-centered, quality education that assists parents in training their children to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
School is an institution set up by man for the education and training of our children.
A school should provide both an environment and a curriculum conducive to effective learning.
As a Christian school, it is our responsibility to build Christian character in our students.
We believe that there is a natural need for well-defined boundaries governing their behavior.
The teacher in the classroom is the authority and must be upheld and respected by the students and their parents.
Columbia Academy is committed to serving its students so they master skills, knowledge, and character appropriate for them and their future while becoming Christlike in attitude and behavior.
Columbia Academy is an institution of learning and the education that is provided is grounded in core Christian values.
Students are involved in daily Bible classes and weekly chapel.
Columbia Academy is dedicated to provide a Christian Education in a tradition of excellence.
Each child deserves to have a quality education in a safe and positive environment.
CA strives to be a school that is accepting and encouraging to each child and helps to cultivate each student's full potential.
Grades Offered
2-9
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
n/a
1979
Students Body
Total Students
9 students
1154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
197
Kindergarten Students
-
80
Grade 1 Students
2
79
Grade 2 Students
3
72
Grade 3 Students
2
76
Grade 4 Students
1
85
Grade 5 Students
-
79
Grade 6 Students
-
75
Grade 7 Students
-
69
Grade 8 Students
1
77
Grade 9 Students
-
65
Grade 10 Students
-
76
Grade 11 Students
-
64
Grade 12 Students
-
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
51%
Average Class Size
n/a
17
Number of AP Classes
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:3
1:16
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Jr. K – K $8,320
Grades 1-3 $8,600
Grades 4-6 $8,980
Grades 7-9 $9,780
Grades 10-12 $10,110
Admissions Director
n/a
Cindy Zientak
Admissions Associate
n/a
Amberly Kaylor
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
16
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band, Best Buddies, Choir, Drama Club, Drama productions, HOSA, Photography Class, Science Club, Student Council