Tabernacle Christian School vs. Hickory Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Tabernacle Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Affordability
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
Hickory Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Overview
"The mission of Tabernacle Christian School is to assist parents in the training, education, and spiritual development of their children for the glory of God!" At Tabernacle Christian School of Hickory, North Carolina, we will partner with your family to provide your child with a high level of academic excellence nurtured in an environment that is distinctively Christian.
We believe this will provide your child with the strength and ability to lead a godly, productive, and happy life.
Hickory Christian Academy exists to support Christian families in preparing their children to reach their maximum academic potential while equipping them to love the Lord, walk in His ways, and obey His commands according to Scripture.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1970
1995
Students Body
Total Students
287 students
520 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
26
Kindergarten Students
38
44
Grade 1 Students
28
38
Grade 2 Students
30
48
Grade 3 Students
25
38
Grade 4 Students
23
39
Grade 5 Students
16
34
Grade 6 Students
24
47
Grade 7 Students
22
42
Grade 8 Students
13
32
Grade 9 Students
27
35
Grade 10 Students
11
33
Grade 11 Students
11
34
Grade 12 Students
19
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
98%
95%
Average Class Size
16
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
3
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1168
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Lands End)
(Lands End)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jun. 15 / Oct. 1
Tuition Cost
$4,650
$8,426
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost is $4,650.00 for all students. PreSchool student rates will differ as we offer half day programs. They may also come two or three days a week. We accept the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship. This covers $4,200 in tuition per child. Visit www.ncseaa.edu and select K-12 grants for more information.
Variable tuition rates for individual grades.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,800
Acceptance Rate
80%
75%
Admissions Director
Kaleigh Cruse
Angela Hunter
Admissions Associate
n/a
Connie Peeler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Mock Trial, Praise Band, Spanish Club, Student Council