Weddington Christian Academy vs. Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Weddington Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Advanced Degrees
Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
Overview
Our Mission: Weddington Christian Academy provides an education of highest academic excellence and Christian spiritual development in a faith community that challenges the mind, prepares the heart, and nurtures the soul; encouraging students and families to represent Christ in action and service.
Thales Academy is a K-12 college preparatory network of schools that cultivates virtuous, critical thinking, compassionate individuals. Thales Academy fosters high standards of accountability, academic achievement, and civic responsibility and seeks to deliver the highest quality education at the most affordable tuition rate. Students are well-prepared for success in college and beyond, consistently outranking nationwide peers on standardized tests and mastering skills that last a lifetime.
Thales Academy is committed to making an excellent education affordable for all families, with discounts, payment plans, and scholarships available. Tuition at Thales Academy Waxhaw is $5,300 annually.
Grades Offered
PK-K
K-7
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences, High Functioning Exceptional Children's Class
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Year Founded
2001
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Students Body
Total Students
60 students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
-
Kindergarten Students
12
95
Grade 1 Students
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73
Grade 2 Students
-
64
Grade 3 Students
-
52
Grade 4 Students
-
40
Grade 5 Students
15
25
Grade 6 Students
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26
Grade 7 Students
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20
Grade 8 Students
15
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
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Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform required.)
(Uniform required.)
Casual
((Thales Academy students adhere to a simple dress code: Khaki or navy pants, shorts, or skorts paired with polo shirts of various colors. More info: https://www.thalesacademy.org/parents/uniforms))
((Thales Academy students adhere to a simple dress code: Khaki or navy pants, shorts, or skorts paired with polo shirts of various colors. More info: https://www.thalesacademy.org/parents/uniforms))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,300
Tuition Notes
Please visit our school website to see tuition rates for each grade.
https://www.thalesacademy.org/admissions/tuition-information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
PE Favorites Clinic, Reading Club, Soccer Clinic
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