Waxahachie Preparatory Academy vs. Ovilla Christian School
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School Overview
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Overview
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy is as unique from other schools as children are from each other.
WPA allows students more family time, a great sense of community, and flexibility in their school week. "The academics are appropriately challenging and are allowing our students to develop independent study skills with co-teaching supervision from the parents.".
Ovilla Christian School is a ministry of Ovilla Road Baptist Church.
Ovilla Christian School will cultivate an environment in which followers of Christ may flourish as they become biblical thinkers, lifelong learners, and servant leaders.
Grades Offered
K-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
2001
1992
Students Body
Total Students
143 students
462 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
55
Pre-K Students
-
52
Kindergarten Students
13
38
Grade 1 Students
9
36
Grade 2 Students
7
27
Grade 3 Students
7
27
Grade 4 Students
11
35
Grade 5 Students
12
18
Grade 6 Students
12
31
Grade 7 Students
20
24
Grade 8 Students
14
22
Grade 9 Students
8
27
Grade 10 Students
16
22
Grade 11 Students
7
25
Grade 12 Students
7
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
65 teachers
Average Class Size
12
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:7
Average SAT score
1090
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Average ACT score
22
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants and WPA shirt)
(khaki pants and WPA shirt)
Formal
(Navy Polos, Khaki pants/skirts/shorts)
(Navy Polos, Khaki pants/skirts/shorts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / Jan. 10 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$12,000
Tuition Notes
Students will enroll for for the individual classes they select for the entire school year. The payment plans are 12-month, 10-month, or 2-pay with a 5% discount. Classes for 2015-2016 are $160 per credit hour.
Please see our website for the most accurate tuition information.
% on Financial Aid
5%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
Amy Morren
Donna Garrett
Admissions Associate
Amy Morren
Carissa Dallalio
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama, Journalism/Yearbook Club, Math Pentathalon, National Honor Society, Student Government
Art Classes, Chess Club, Debate Club, Theater Classes