University School Of Jackson vs. Trinity Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
University School Of Jackson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Trinity Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
USJ offers education from infancy through 12th grade, attracting students from across West Tennessee.
Families choose USJ for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, extensive athletics and fine arts programs, and its strong emphasis on character education and leadership development.
Trinity Christian Academy is an Interdenominational, Christian school serving grades PK - 12.
The school also provides an Early Childhood Education program for ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
TCA's mission is to assist Christian families and their churches in providing a Biblically-directed, academically excellent education that equips students to be Godly leaders and servants in their homes, churches, and communities.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Dyslexia, Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1970
1986
Students Body
Total Students
1071 students
699 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
20
50
Pre-K Students
68
112
Kindergarten Students
80
41
Grade 1 Students
80
32
Grade 2 Students
48
39
Grade 3 Students
72
36
Grade 4 Students
80
38
Grade 5 Students
80
40
Grade 6 Students
83
35
Grade 7 Students
70
41
Grade 8 Students
70
41
Grade 9 Students
98
47
Grade 10 Students
70
47
Grade 11 Students
78
43
Grade 12 Students
74
57
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
56 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
20
16
Number of AP Classes
16
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:12
Average SAT score
1116
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,000
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Tuition Notes
Tuition starts at $8450 for Jr. Cubs (age 2 by Aug. 15)
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% on Financial Aid
10%
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Acceptance Rate
92%
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Admissions Director
Laura Moore
Leila Rookstool
Admissions Associate
Pam Stanfield
Franky Taylor
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chemistry Club, French Club, International Club, Key Club, Lower School PAL, Middle School Student Council, National Art Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Science National Honor Society, SCTP Shooting Team, SGA, Social Science Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Societe Honoraire de Francaise, Spanish Club, Theater/Musicals and Plays
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