New Heights Christian Academy vs. Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Heights Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Overview
New Heights (formerly College Heights) was established in 1978 as a private, nondenominational, not-for-profit school serving grades K-8. New Heights Christian Academy glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learning environment that produces servant-leaders with a Biblical worldview.
NHCA strongly believes in our Biblical call to missions in Matthew.
We believe that giving students an opportunity to express and share their faith with others is essential.
Through a dedication to academic excellence, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School stands accountable for educating students to make the most of their abilities.
The school educates students to acquire and refine essential academic knowledge and skills; cultivate an appreciation of the arts; develop lifelong fitness skills; assume responsibility for their behavior; seek out challenge, welcome criticism, test new capacities; practice self-discipline; and find joy in learning.
The school brings students together with teachers who exemplify intellectual curiosity, a dedication to truth, and the advantages of living the examined life.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1978
1993
Students Body
Total Students
594 students
316 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
-
Pre-K Students
31
20
Kindergarten Students
45
19
Grade 1 Students
44
18
Grade 2 Students
43
21
Grade 3 Students
46
19
Grade 4 Students
40
21
Grade 5 Students
43
26
Grade 6 Students
44
28
Grade 7 Students
33
27
Grade 8 Students
41
21
Grade 9 Students
52
33
Grade 10 Students
49
16
Grade 11 Students
35
29
Grade 12 Students
36
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
70%
Average Class Size
22
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:8
Average ACT score
26
29
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$12,125
Tuition Notes
Tuition is determined by grade, tuition assistance available. newheightschristian. for tuition information
n/a
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Acceptance Rate
90%
28%
Admissions Director
Christina Hardy
Georgia Beauchamp
Admissions Associate
Lisa White
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess club, Choir and Band, Drama productions, Junior National Honor Society, Math League, National Honor Society, Robotics club, Scholastic Bowl Team, Student Council
Academic Team, Band, Book Club, Chess Club, Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, National Honor Society, Orchestra, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, science club, Vocal Ensemble, Yearbook Club