Suffolk Christian Academy vs. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Suffolk Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Suffolk Christian Academy is a college preparatory school with high-quality academics, spiritual, fine arts, and athletic programs. We have a graduation rate of 100%. More than 90% of our students choose to attend colleges and universities. Faculty & staff are well-qualified with the appropriate certifications and continual training and education. Our alumni are godly young men and women who are committed to a life of Christian leadership, service, and citizenship. Our program serves 3 & 4 year old preschoolers and kindergarten through 12th grade students. Most importantly, God is using SCA's educational environment and family atmosphere to positively impact the lives of our students every day and to prepare them for God's purpose and their future.
At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are challenged and guided to discover their individual talents.
To meet the needs and aspirations of today's students, NSA offers opportunities for leadership, for experiential learning and for students to pursue ideas and interests that inspire them.
Guided by our motto, Honor Above All, students learn to hold high standards for themselves that enable them to reach their maximum potential in college and life.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1988
1966
Students Body
Total Students
269 students
919 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
139
Kindergarten Students
30
68
Grade 1 Students
24
49
Grade 2 Students
16
52
Grade 3 Students
23
50
Grade 4 Students
26
42
Grade 5 Students
17
55
Grade 6 Students
16
75
Grade 7 Students
16
58
Grade 8 Students
15
60
Grade 9 Students
23
60
Grade 10 Students
13
72
Grade 11 Students
9
58
Grade 12 Students
11
81
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
n/a
Number of AP Classes
3
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(no uniforms, no jeans)
(no uniforms, no jeans)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by specific grade levels
% on Financial Aid
n/a
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$6,436
Admissions Director
n/a
Mrs. Maggie Prince
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mrs. Emily Webb
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
46
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Interact Club (Rotary International), National Beta Club, Operation Smile Club, Robotics Club, Student Council, Student Government Association
A/V Club, Assist 3D, Basketball Club, Battle of the Brains, Boys' Volleyball, Breast Cancer Awareness, Card Games Club, Checkers Club, Class Officers, Concert Band, Connecting with Kids, Cornhole Club, Debate Club, Environmental Awareness Club, Film Club, Forensics Team, French Club, GSA/Hero Club, Haiti Club, Helping Hands Club, Honor Council, Jazz Band, Judicial Council, Marching Band, Mental Health Awareness Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, NFL Club, NoteWorthy (Intermediate Chorus), Operation Smile, Outreach360 Club, Ping Pong Club, Right Brain Club, Robotics Team, Roc Solid Club, SADD Club, Save the Animals Today Club, Snowboarding/Ski Club, Spectrum (Literary Magazine), Spikeball Club, Spirit Club, Student Council, Theater Arts, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Vocal Pointe (Advanced Chorus), Writers' Club