Sunshine Bible Academy vs. Windswept Academy
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School Overview
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Windswept Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
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Overview
Sunshine Bible Academy is a non-denominational Christian school. We believe that Sunshine Bible Academy exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
The curriculum is designed to give each student a strong foundation upon which to build a fruitful life that is pleasing to God and beneficial to his community.
Within this framework, each student is encouraged to achieve his full potential, both academically, spiritually, and socially.
The academic offerings at Sunshine are well rounded, giving each student the opportunity to pursue those areas that interest him or her the most.
Windswept Academy serves 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Windswept Academy is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Grades Offered
7-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1951
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Students Body
Total Students
64 students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
100%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
4
14
Grade 1 Students
-
6
Grade 2 Students
3
9
Grade 3 Students
1
3
Grade 4 Students
4
6
Grade 5 Students
2
8
Grade 6 Students
2
8
Grade 7 Students
2
6
Grade 8 Students
4
4
Grade 9 Students
9
2
Grade 10 Students
11
1
Grade 11 Students
14
3
Grade 12 Students
8
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
35%
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Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:10
Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Collared shirts)
(Collared shirts)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,707
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Tuition Notes
Tuition is $11,018 per year for five-day boarding high school students (including room and board) or $12,092.85 for seven-day boarding students. Tuition is $18,140 for international students. There are multiple-student discounts, and tuition is lower for drive-in students
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% on Financial Aid
20%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
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Admissions Director
Joie VanHolstyn
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama Team, FFA, Indoor Soccer - Club, Oral interpretation, Pep Band, Robotics Team, Student Council
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