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Open Door Christian Academy (Closed 2020)

1260 Ft. Washington Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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Open Door Christian Academy Photo #1 - 2014 ODCA's Drama Production - Aladdin Jr.
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Open Door Christian Academy Photo #1 - 2014 ODCA's Drama Production - Aladdin Jr.
Open Door Christian Academy Photo #2
Open Door Christian Academy Photo #3 - ODCA Spring Track and Field took home 1st place at the ACSI Junior Track Meet!
Open Door Christian Academy Photo #4 - Church of the Open Door and Open Door Christian Academy - 3 years through 8th grade
Open Door Christian Academy Photo #5
Open Door Christian Academy Photo #6
Open Door Christian Academy Photo #7 - Getting ready for the ACSI Fine Arts Festival
Open Door Christian Academy Photo #8 - ODCA's Middle School Retreat
Open Door Christian Academy was established in 1975 and it espouses the historic Christian view of life as presented in the Bible.
The goal of our education process is the Godly development of the student both Spiritually, Intellectually, Emotionally, Socially and Physically.
Open Door Christian Academy is an educational ministry to children operating as an extension of the Christian home to prepare students spiritually and academically to live the Christian life in our contemporary society.
The function of the School Board is to establish the basic policies within which the principal, Mrs. Meg McHale, is to administer the school.
It consists of members from the school and church along with members of the elder board of Church of the Open Door.
They function as a legislative resource, a spiritual guidepost, a sounding board, and a tool for making recommendations in support of the overall ministry and approval of Church of the Open Door as it pertains to the school. The proper participants in a Christian education include the parent, teacher, church and pupil.
The first line of Christian education is not the school teacher.
Deuteronomy 6 points out that it is the home. Christian parents have the obligation to live, talk and teach the "Fear of the Lord" in the home.
Furthermore, God holds them responsible for the education their children receive. They must therefore be vitally involved in their childrens' learning processes.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Open Door Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Specific colors/styles allowed - dress color vs an acutal pre-purchased uniform.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
see our website for tuition rates as they vary by grade level.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Dr. Laura McCollum - Head of School
Admissions Associate
Lisa Thomas

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ACSI Fine Arts CompetionACSI Math Olympics
ACSI Speech Meet


Arts and Music Programs:
DramaPiano Lessons
Violin

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Open Door Christian Academy cost?
Open Door Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $7,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Open Door Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Open Door Christian Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Open Door Christian Academy offer?
Open Door Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Open Door Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Open Door Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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