The Frankfort Christian Academy vs. Good Shepherd Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Frankfort Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Advanced Degrees
School History
Overview
The Frankfort Christian Academy is a non-denominational, private school. TFCA serves students in preschool through 12th grade. Students are immersed in an academically rich environment where they are challenged and supported to reach their full potential. TFCA aims to serve the "whole child" and foster not only academic growth, but spiritual, physical and emotional growth as well.
Good Shepherd Catholic School provides a Christ-centered education for students in grades Preschool--8th grade. We offer a strong academic curriculum enriched with Music, Art, P.E., Library, and Spanish as well as a variety of extra-curricular activities.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language Processing, SLD in Math/Reading/Language, Mild Learning Differences, ADD/ADHD
Dyslexia, Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1994
1860
Students Body
Total Students
317 students
220 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
60
Kindergarten Students
30
17
Grade 1 Students
23
22
Grade 2 Students
22
22
Grade 3 Students
18
17
Grade 4 Students
18
21
Grade 5 Students
22
21
Grade 6 Students
24
15
Grade 7 Students
26
19
Grade 8 Students
22
6
Grade 9 Students
23
-
Grade 10 Students
19
-
Grade 11 Students
22
-
Grade 12 Students
16
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
100%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Number of AP Classes
9
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:10
Average ACT score
25
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki/navy pants, school issued t-shirts or polos)
(khaki/navy pants, school issued t-shirts or polos)
Casual
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,321
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Tuition Notes
k-12 is $8321
preK 3/4 year olds is $6841 all day
preK 3/4 year olds is $5544 for 4 days all day
preK 3/4 year olds is $2831 for half day Mon-Thurs
Discounts are available for new K-8 students, for families of Good Shepherd parish, and for families with multiple children enrolled in K-8. GSS also accepts CCAP and some families may be eligible for additional tuition assistance.
% on Financial Aid
8%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Admissions Director
Katie Scott
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Beta Club, Chess Club, Chorus, Drama Productions, FCA, National Honor Society, Praise Band, Service Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Band and Choir, Battle of the Books, Drama Club, Math Counts