Tri-city Christian Academy vs. Portsmouth Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Tri-city Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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Portsmouth Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
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Overview
Tri-city Christian Academy serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Tri-city Christian Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Other.
PCA in a non-profit, Pre-K through Grade 12 private Christian day school located in Dover, NH. The classical approach to education forms the foundation of our program.
Math and reading differentiation in preschool through Grade 8; and college-prep, honors and AP courses allow differentiation in Grades 9-12.
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish begins in kindergarten. STEM initiatives supported across all school levels.
Full-complement of music, theater, art and athletic programs. Curriculum is developmentally appropriate and encourages cognitive growth in all disciplines.
Faculty review of the curriculum is an ongoing process that provides the means to add enrichment to units, defines the skills that must be mastered at each grade level, and determines the relevance and truth of the curriculum as seen through the light of Scripture.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
See our Mosaic Program
Year Founded
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1978
Students Body
Total Students
170 students
604 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
87
Kindergarten Students
15
37
Grade 1 Students
10
36
Grade 2 Students
11
37
Grade 3 Students
16
45
Grade 4 Students
9
39
Grade 5 Students
27
41
Grade 6 Students
15
37
Grade 7 Students
7
57
Grade 8 Students
21
37
Grade 9 Students
5
44
Grade 10 Students
8
35
Grade 11 Students
4
37
Grade 12 Students
9
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
44%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
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8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$16,260
Tuition Notes
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3-Year- Old, 2-Day (T-TH): Full Day – $4,715 | Half Day – $2,955
3-Year-Old, 3-Day (M-W-F): Full Day – $7,065 | Half Day – $4,405
3-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $9,125 | Half Day – $5,585
4-Year-Old, 3-Day (T-W-TH): Full Day – $6,755 | Half Day – $4,110
4-Year-Old, 5-Day: Full Day – $8,820 | Half Day – $5,350
Lower School (K-8th): $6,652 – $13,305
Upper School (9th-12th): $8,650 – $17,300
Tuition K-8 (Variable Tuition: $6,252-$12,505Tuition 9-12 (Variable Tuition): $8,130- $16,260
% on Financial Aid
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57%
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
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Stephen Leavitt
Admissions Associate
n/a
Laura Lupinacci
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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9
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
16
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Arts Club, Bible Study Groups, Drama, Film Club, Fitness Club, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Medical Club, Quiz Bowl, Robotics Club, Spanish Club, Student Government, Theater Arts, Tutoring Club, Wednesday Girls, Worship Team, Yearbook