The Burlington School vs. Burlington Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Burlington School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Burlington Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
#WhyTBS The Burlington School is the premier Preschool 3 through 12th grade, independent school in Alamance County and offers programs in academics, athletics and the arts.
Rigorous academics, individual attention and a vibrant learning community make TBS one of the best college preparatory schools in the North Carolina Triad area.
At BCA we are "Inspiring students to excellence for the glory of God through exceptional academics, Biblical truth, and intentional discipleship." We will make a significant difference in a child's life so that each child can grow to be the person Christ intends him/her to be.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia
Year Founded
2013
1978
Students Body
Total Students
424 students
925 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
110
Kindergarten Students
26
81
Grade 1 Students
34
77
Grade 2 Students
33
81
Grade 3 Students
32
68
Grade 4 Students
39
69
Grade 5 Students
33
64
Grade 6 Students
38
69
Grade 7 Students
26
61
Grade 8 Students
24
69
Grade 9 Students
34
53
Grade 10 Students
23
37
Grade 11 Students
27
46
Grade 12 Students
24
40
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
92 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
17
Number of AP Classes
14
11
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
(Collared or TBS Shirt, no holes or rips in clothing)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,750
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Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade - please visit us online at:
https://www.theburlingtonschool.org/admissions/indexed-tuition
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% on Financial Aid
60%
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Admissions Director
J.B. Tanner
Connie Adams
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Alamance Youth Leadership Academy, Chorus, Drama, Handbells, Music, Rock Ensemble, Student Government, Theater Arts, Visual Art, Yearbook
Band Program, Board Game Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Choir, Community Service Clubs, Creative Writing Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Fishing Club, Foreign Language Club, Grad to Grad Program, Hiking Club, History Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Pickleball, Prom Committee, Sign Language Club, Spikeball Club, Student Leadership Academy, Tutor Club, Yearbook