Sumter Christian School vs. Thomas Sumter Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Founded in 1974, SCS serves pre-school through 12th grade.
SCS is accredited by SCACS and participates in its fine arts and athletic competitions.
The school is a ministry of Sumter Bible Church.
Thomas Sumter Academy is an educational institution serving whole individuals.
A keen desire exists to assist each student's growth toward independence in thought and action.
Expectations are high, and the calling to be one's best is very real.
Personal attention to our students is a serious priority.
Sense the warm family atmosphere and higher learning permeating the halls of the Academy.
The purpose of the Prefirst Program at TSA is to teach the whole child.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild LD
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Year Founded
1974
1964
Students Body
Total Students
242 students
400 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
8
-
Pre-K Students
14
28
Kindergarten Students
18
33
Grade 1 Students
14
24
Grade 2 Students
14
27
Grade 3 Students
14
27
Grade 4 Students
12
18
Grade 5 Students
25
22
Grade 6 Students
25
28
Grade 7 Students
25
31
Grade 8 Students
20
29
Grade 9 Students
18
46
Grade 10 Students
15
24
Grade 11 Students
8
29
Grade 12 Students
12
34
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
47%
25%
Average Class Size
16
12
Number of AP Classes
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1
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:11
Average SAT score
1050
1108
Average ACT score
23
21
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(business casual shirts; navy, black, khaki pants or shorts)
(business casual shirts; navy, black, khaki pants or shorts)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,895
$6,879
Tuition Notes
This is for 1st-12th grade. Pres-school is 3,355 and kindergarten is $4,059. These are for 2023-24. Discounts are given for multi-child families and first year active military families.
Please see our tuition page at www.thomassumteracademy.org for more details
% on Financial Aid
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25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$2,000
Acceptance Rate
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93%
Admissions Director
Ron Davis
Terri brinson
Admissions Associate
Lucy Davis
Tanner Brunson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Fine Arts, Yearbook
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