Maranatha Baptist Academy vs. Westside Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Maranatha Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Westside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Overview
Maranatha Baptist Academy serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), the National Council for Private School Accreditation and the MSA-CESS Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
The student:teacher of Maranatha Baptist Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.
Westside Christian Academy has been a vision of Westside Baptist Church for many years. In 2006, we began the Preschool program which quickly became one of the most respected in the community. In the fall of 2012 we added the Kindergarten program. Since then we have expanded to the 6th grade and in February 2019 we were awarded full accrediation with the American Association of Christian Schools. We are excited to see where God takes us next!.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1981
2006
Students Body
Total Students
255 students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
66
Kindergarten Students
25
29
Grade 1 Students
19
19
Grade 2 Students
26
16
Grade 3 Students
20
9
Grade 4 Students
9
4
Grade 5 Students
12
5
Grade 6 Students
15
1
Grade 7 Students
19
-
Grade 8 Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
10
-
Grade 10 Students
8
-
Grade 11 Students
11
-
Grade 12 Students
9
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
65%
Average Class Size
18
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:19
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,900
$4,300
Tuition Notes
K-3 - K-5 Full-Day ($3900.00 Per Year)
K-3 - K-5 Half-Day ($2900.00 Per Year)
1st - 12th ($3600.00 Per Year)
4300 is full day preschool
2500 is part day preschool
3600 is elementary
% on Financial Aid
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5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$100
Admissions Director
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Bobbie Martin
Admissions Associate
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Vera Militti
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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