Northstar Academy vs. Desoto Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Northstar Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
AP Courses
Desoto Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Overview
NorthStar Academy is a private online 4th-12th grade diploma granting school.
NSA is dual accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) through AdvancED. NSA was the first online accredited Christian school in the US and is currently ranked #1 by three different organizations.
NSA is staffed by highly qualified certified Christian educators with a passion for student discipleship.
NorthStar offers more than 200 courses including 19 advanced placement courses.
Providing an affordable Christian education Biblical Principles Certified Teachers Abeka Curriculum
Grades Offered
4-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1996
2018
Students Body
Total Students
1648 students
370 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
-
35
Grade 1 Students
-
35
Grade 2 Students
-
35
Grade 3 Students
-
35
Grade 4 Students
31
35
Grade 5 Students
24
35
Grade 6 Students
90
20
Grade 7 Students
125
17
Grade 8 Students
140
16
Grade 9 Students
253
13
Grade 10 Students
323
17
Grade 11 Students
357
20
Grade 12 Students
305
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
80%
Average Class Size
11
18
Number of AP Classes
19
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:29
1:9
Average SAT score
1300
n/a
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,615
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% on Financial Aid
1%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
95%
Admissions Director
Megan Carpenter
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
National Honor Society, Theater Program