Zion Christian Academy vs. Columbia Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Zion Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Columbia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Overview
Zion Christian Academy is a non-denominational Christian school whose mission is to serve Christian families throughout this area.
Strong academics are stressed throughout all grade levels with the high school program being college preparatory.
ZCA is fully accreditated and all teachers are certified and have a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
ZCA is a member of the TSSAA, Division II for all HS athletic competitions.
Columbia Academy is committed to serving its students so they master skills, knowledge, and character appropriate for them and their future while becoming Christlike in attitude and behavior.
Columbia Academy is an institution of learning and the education that is provided is grounded in core Christian values.
Students are involved in daily Bible classes and weekly chapel.
Columbia Academy is dedicated to provide a Christian Education in a tradition of excellence.
Each child deserves to have a quality education in a safe and positive environment.
CA strives to be a school that is accepting and encouraging to each child and helps to cultivate each student's full potential.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1979
1979
Students Body
Total Students
444 students
1154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
197
Kindergarten Students
20
80
Grade 1 Students
20
79
Grade 2 Students
24
72
Grade 3 Students
25
76
Grade 4 Students
16
85
Grade 5 Students
40
79
Grade 6 Students
34
75
Grade 7 Students
31
69
Grade 8 Students
34
77
Grade 9 Students
42
65
Grade 10 Students
41
76
Grade 11 Students
32
64
Grade 12 Students
28
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
51%
Average Class Size
16
17
Number of AP Classes
2
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:16
Average ACT score
25
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Posted on web site)
(Posted on web site)
Casual
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(Page 17 of the handbook: https://cabulldogs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-20-US-Handbook.pdf)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,000
n/a
Tuition Notes
Tuition Rate varies by grade level. See posting on website.
Jr. K – K $8,320
Grades 1-3 $8,600
Grades 4-6 $8,980
Grades 7-9 $9,780
Grades 10-12 $10,110
% on Financial Aid
15%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
n/a
Admissions Director
n/a
Cindy Zientak
Admissions Associate
n/a
Amberly Kaylor
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Beta Club, Builders Club, Chess Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, History Club WWI & WWII, Interact Club, Junior Beta Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Photography Club, Science Club, Speech and Debate Team, Student Council
Band, Best Buddies, Choir, Drama Club, Drama productions, HOSA, Photography Class, Science Club, Student Council