Northwest Christian Academy vs. Monsignor Edward Pace High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Northwest Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Advanced Degrees
Monsignor Edward Pace High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
The Northwest Christian Academy (NCA) was established in 1972 as a ministry of the Northwest Baptist Church (NBC).
The academy maintains a Day Care, Kindergarten, Elementary , Middle and High School and is open to the general public regardless of race, color, or creed. Northwest Christian Academy exists for the purpose of assisting the local church in fulfilling Christ`s command: "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." This institution is built upon the framework of Reformed theology and seeks to provide a biblical worldview to equip students to advance the kingdom of God. .
Founded in 1961, Monsignor Edward Pace High School offers dynamic and challenging academics, broad and inclusive programs in athletics, and a host of extracurricular activities.
The students come from different backgrounds, bringing a rich diversity of experiences to the campus community.
Monsignor Edward Pace High School of the Archdiocese of Miami, a Catholic educational institution in the Marist tradition, challenges our diverse student population, both academically and spiritually to foster intellectual achievement, Catholic morality, and self-discipline in order to encourage a lifetime of learning and service.
The campus' pastoral setting is enhanced by access to all the resources of the Miami area.
The traditions of the school serve as a foundation for a progressive learning environment.
Grades Offered
1-8
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2006
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1972
1961
Students Body
Total Students
178 students
851 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
41
-
Grade 1 Students
17
-
Grade 2 Students
11
-
Grade 3 Students
15
-
Grade 4 Students
13
-
Grade 5 Students
14
-
Grade 6 Students
20
-
Grade 7 Students
20
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Grade 9 Students
-
216
Grade 10 Students
-
199
Grade 11 Students
-
225
Grade 12 Students
-
211
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
69%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Number of AP Classes
6
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform Required (K-12))
(Uniform Required (K-12))
Formal
(School Uniform: Pace khaki pants with red Pace polo)
(School Uniform: Pace khaki pants with red Pace polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$12,650
Tuition Notes
Please see website or schedule tour for detailed tuition information.
Includes tuition +registration fee. This amount is for grades 9-11. Grade 12 cost is $12,900.
Admissions Director
Mrs. Del Riego
Christina Lopez
Admissions Associate
n/a
Maria Garcia
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
44
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Cheerleading/HipHop, Dance, Elementary Choir, Musical Theatre, SLi (Student Leader Institute)
Anglers Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Art Honor Society, Athletic Trainers, Band Program, Black Student Alliance, Choir/Chorus, Computer Club, Culinary Club, Dance Honor Society, Drama/Theater, English Honor Society, Environmental Club, French Club, French Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Health & Medical Society, International Thespian Society, Key Club, Leadership Staff, LIFE Youth Group, Marist Youth Society, Mission Club, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper Staff, Pace Animal Welfare Society, Peer Ministry, Quill & Scroll Honor Society, Respect Life Club, Rho Kappa Honor Society, Robotics Club, Salsa Club, Science Honor Society, Space Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Spartan Ambassador Society, Student Government Association, Study Abroad, Tri-M Music Honor Society, TV Production, Yearbook/Journalism