Tacoma Christian Academy vs. Life Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Tacoma Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Tacoma Christian Academy serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-10, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Tacoma Christian Academy is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Pentecostal.
The philosophy of education at Life Christian Academy equips our preschool through grade 12 students with a Biblical worldview as they develop and build a solid foundation for their futures. Our strong and challenging curriculum and instruction presents students with developmentally appropriate content and skills in mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, world languages, Biblical studies, fine and performing arts, and wellness. This comprehensive system is intentionally designed for effective college preparation and life leadership skills. Life Christian Academy is dedicated to supporting our teachers in their use of instructional strategies identified as best practices through quality research. Since each student has been uniquely created with strengths and talents, Life Christian Academy provides individual attention in small class settings. This structure helps each student grow as a learner with clear academic goals. These goals address: Thinking analytically to solve problems
Communicating ideas effectively with both spoken and written word
Applying and synthesizing information Developing personal learning strategies Building capacity for creativity and innovation Working cooperatively with others Productive citizenship
Grades Offered
PK-10
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
n/a
1973
Students Body
Total Students
330 students
740 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
61
Kindergarten Students
51
60
Grade 1 Students
34
52
Grade 2 Students
31
62
Grade 3 Students
31
43
Grade 4 Students
32
46
Grade 5 Students
24
41
Grade 6 Students
31
58
Grade 7 Students
25
41
Grade 8 Students
13
49
Grade 9 Students
15
54
Grade 10 Students
11
54
Grade 11 Students
-
33
Grade 12 Students
-
43
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
58 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
50%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1120
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(K-8 Uniforms, 9-12 Dress Code)
(K-8 Uniforms, 9-12 Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$10,489
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition prices vary depending on grade level and the number of students enrolled per family.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,000
Admissions Director
n/a
Linda Davis
Admissions Associate
n/a
Rebecca Slattery
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Associated Student Body, Ballet/Hip Hop Class, Band and Choir, Chess Club, Digital Photography Club, Drumline, Elementary Athletics, Esports Team, Jesus Club, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics Club, Rotary Interact, SLi, Sole Purpose, Sphero Coding Club, Worship Team, Yearbook Club