Sandhills Classical Christian School vs. The O'Neal School
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Overview
Sandhills Classical Christian School provides a classical, Christian education for grades Preschool-12.
SCCS's unique education revolves around the time-tested western liberal arts tradition focusing on reading great literature, learning to write persuasively and instruction in Latin and formal Logic.
This teaching is complemented with enrichment through our field trips, fine arts and other experiential learning.
O`Neal is a college preparatory private school in Moore County NC serving families in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Sanford, West End, Aberdeen, and the surrounding areas.
The safe, nurturing environment provided offers a highly recognized early childhood education for preschool level students continuing through kindergarten and elementary school grades.
Its mission is the cultivation of academic excellence, character development, and physical well-being from prekindergarten to middle school and through the high school division.
The School is one of few educational institutions among Moore County Schools that is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) qualified for membership through its accreditation with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Whether considering an education in public schools, private schools, homeschooling, or charter schools, O`Neal is worth a visit.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1999
1971
Students Body
Total Students
546 students
458 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
84
-
Pre-K Students
141
49
Kindergarten Students
36
37
Grade 1 Students
36
23
Grade 2 Students
29
31
Grade 3 Students
37
34
Grade 4 Students
34
31
Grade 5 Students
35
32
Grade 6 Students
27
40
Grade 7 Students
33
47
Grade 8 Students
28
42
Grade 9 Students
9
34
Grade 10 Students
8
8
Grade 11 Students
6
23
Grade 12 Students
3
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
53%
54%
Average Class Size
14
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1253
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$20,990
Tuition Notes
3 Year Old 2 Day (half): 2235
3 Year Old 3 Day (half): 2565
4 Year Old 4 Day (half): 2855
3 Year Old 5 Day (full): 4790
4 Year Old 5 Day (full): 4790
PreKindergarten (half): 3975
PreKindergarten (full): 5575
K Half Day: 6120
KF-5: 8980
6-8: 9540
9-12: 9580
Tuition ranges from $9,180-$20,990 depending on grade level.
% on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,350
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
Admissions Director
Angela Pihlgren
Mrs. Breanna Orentlikher
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mrs. Brittany Wicks
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
29
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band and Choir, Cheer, Chess, Drama Club, Golf Club, Lego Club, Running Club, Soccer Club, Spanish Club, Yearbook
Art Club, Board Game Club, Book Club, Card Club, Cum Laude Society, Dungeons and Dragons, Elementary Battle of the Books, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Finance Club, Honor Council, International Club, Leadership Club, Lego Club, Literary Magazine - Blackbird's Eye Club, Math Club, Model UN, Morgan's Message, National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, O'Neal Volunteers / Key Club, Running Club, Science Olympiad, Self Care Club, Student Forum, The O'Nealers - Choir, Tutoring Club, Ultimate Frisbee/Pickleball, WEP/Karimu - Women's Empowerment Club, Yearbook