St. Mary's Catholic School vs. Destiny Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
St. Mary's Catholic School is a PreK-6th grade school that serves Cheyenne and the surrounding communities. The School is accredited through Cognia/AdvancedEd and is a member of the NCEA. The school's mission is to educate the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, and physically.
This Christian Academy is established as a ministry of the body of Christ.
The primary purpose of this academy is to provide opportunities for the students to develop academic, social and spiritual skills so they are able to thrive in any pursuit that awaits them after attending Destiny Christian Academy.
Destiny Christian Academy offers an alternative learning environment based on the Accelerated Christian Education Program.
Each student is individually assessed and evaluated to determine the specific needs, ensuring that the learning opportunities are maximized for the child.
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Math/Reading Learning Differences, Dyslexia
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Year Founded
1884
1998
Students Body
Total Students
152 students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
-
Kindergarten Students
28
5
Grade 1 Students
15
5
Grade 2 Students
15
11
Grade 3 Students
17
6
Grade 4 Students
11
6
Grade 5 Students
13
7
Grade 6 Students
11
6
Grade 7 Students
-
5
Grade 8 Students
-
4
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Grade 10 Students
-
3
Grade 11 Students
-
2
Grade 12 Students
-
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
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15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Navy pants, white polos, plaid skirts/jumpers)
(Navy pants, white polos, plaid skirts/jumpers)
Casual
(khaki or slack style pants or skirt with uniform shirt)
(khaki or slack style pants or skirt with uniform shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,885
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Tuition Notes
PreK Tuition - $6885/year
K-6 Tuition - $5510/year
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% on Financial Aid
15%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
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Admissions Director
Leslie Placke
Cathy Lloyd
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Archery Club, Art Club, Choir and Band, French Water Color Painting, Guitar Club, Musical Theatre Club, Robotics Club, Science Fair, STEAM Club, Ukulele Club
Board Game Club, Choir, Hebrews Club, Junior Bible Quiz, Private Music Lessons