Meadowbrook Christian School vs. Sunbury Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Overview
Christ Wesleyan Church in Milton, Pennsylvania founded Meadowbrook Christian School in 1982, as a ministry to the community.
Its purpose is to provide an exceptional academic program based from a Christian perspective, both in the role of modeling of qualified Christian teachers as well as in the content of the curriculum.
Starting from a student body of seventy-one, it has grown to include over 300 Nursery to grade 12 students.
Daycare is available for students enrolled in Nursery School and Kindergarten.
Meadowbrook Christian School is strongly committed to an emphasis on Christian Education, including a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and living according to Biblical principles (see statement of faith).
Each staff member has professed a personal faith in Jesus Christ and is conscious of setting the example by which others may also be brought to the Savior.
MCS is committed to a strong academic program. Teachers and staff prepare both academically and spiritually in order to furnish the highest level of education for each student.
Sunbury Christian Academy is a private, not for profit Christian school located just north of the borough of Northumberland in beautiful central Pennsylvania.
Sunbury Christian Academy seeks to partner with parents to develop well-educated Christ-followers who positively impact their world for Christ.
SCA was founded in 1974 as a ministry of Sunbury Bible Church (SBC) and is committed to training students spiritually, mentally, and physically. Under SBC, SCA exists to give all glory to God by worshiping Him in spirit and truth. SCA seeks to bring students to saving faith in Christ and to disciple believers to Christ-like maturity, equip them to reach out to all people in love, and proclaim His salvation both near and far.
SCA`s vision is to prepare students to be responsible, well-educated citizens, who reflect a Biblical worldview, as evidenced by a lifestyle that honors and glorifies the Lord.
SCA enrolls students from Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade with the purpose of helping students realize their full potential by promoting high academic standards. We believe the most effective education takes place in an atmosphere where God is honored, His word taught, and all academic subjects and activities are integrated with a Biblical worldview.
SCA offers a formal program of academic courses with additional classes in art, music, foreign language, physical education and computer. Also available are CSIU support services for reading, math and speech.
Teaching and administrative staff have graduated from accredited colleges and universities and are state certified professionals.
SCA facilities include modern, computer networked classrooms, a library, a fully equipped computer lab, a science lab, a complete gymnasium, athletic fields and a cafeteria with a hot lunch program.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
all possible
Year Founded
1982
1974
Students Body
Total Students
403 students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
-
Pre-K Students
47
8
Kindergarten Students
32
8
Grade 1 Students
30
4
Grade 2 Students
19
3
Grade 3 Students
33
6
Grade 4 Students
29
3
Grade 5 Students
26
5
Grade 6 Students
29
4
Grade 7 Students
28
3
Grade 8 Students
21
3
Grade 9 Students
32
5
Grade 10 Students
24
4
Grade 11 Students
19
4
Grade 12 Students
19
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
35%
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Average Class Size
20
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(neat and modest)
(neat and modest)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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There are multiple family discounts and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
% on Financial Aid
33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$700
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
Becky Balliet
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
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1
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Big Pitcher Service Club, Chorus, Drama/Theater Club, Instrument Lessons, Musical