Peniel Baptist Academy vs. Hillcrest Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
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Overview
Peniel Baptist Academy is a ministry of Peniel Baptist Church.
PBA is fully accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools serving 2 year olds through 12th grade.
We use the Bob Jones Curriculum and have degreed, Christian teachers. PBA..."Educating Students to Glory of God!".
Hillcrest Academy's mission is to provide a Christ centered, quality education, which equips students for a life of service.
Hillcrest Academy is a ministry outreach of the Hillcrest Baptist Church.
The school exists as a separate entity and is governed by a school board.
The school board members are elected by the church body and serve a two year term.
We feel there is a need for Christian schools in our area to educate our children in a non secular manner.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-11
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1971
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Students Body
Total Students
235 students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
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Kindergarten Students
16
7
Grade 1 Students
16
3
Grade 2 Students
16
4
Grade 3 Students
12
9
Grade 4 Students
15
3
Grade 5 Students
14
2
Grade 6 Students
14
6
Grade 7 Students
20
14
Grade 8 Students
18
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Grade 9 Students
20
8
Grade 10 Students
15
2
Grade 11 Students
15
4
Grade 12 Students
4
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
98%
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Average Class Size
18
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:9
Average ACT score
20
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Modest Dress Code)
(Modest Dress Code)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,500
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Tuition Notes
Preschool is based on half or full day. K-3rd: $8200. 4th -6th: $7500. 7th-8th: $7800. 9th-12th: $7800.
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% on Financial Aid
21%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,700
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Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Bill Evans
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Admissions Associate
Terrie Beach
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Athletics Booster Club, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, Mission Trips, Student Council
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