Windswept Academy vs. Sunshine Bible Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Windswept Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sunshine Bible Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Overview
Windswept Academy in Eagle Butte, SD, serves 72 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a Christian, town–based setting.
Founded in 2009, the school provides education with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by seven teachers.
The annual tuition for this Christian K–12 private school is $5,700.
Windswept Academy has the highest percentage of students of color in South Dakota and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in the state for diversity.
The campus size is 25 acres, located in a remote town community in South Dakota.
Sunshine Bible Academy is a private Christian boarding school serving students in grades K-12 in Miller, South Dakota.
Boarding students 7th-12th grade. Since 1951, SBA has partnered with families to provide a Christ-centered education that emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, leadership, and service.
With small class sizes, dedicated teachers, athletics, music, FFA opportunities, and flexible boarding options for grades 7-12, students are encouraged to grow in their faith while preparing for their future.
Grades Offered
K-12
7-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2009
1951
Students Body
Total Students
72 students
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Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
10%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
-
Grade 1 Students
6
-
Grade 2 Students
9
-
Grade 3 Students
3
-
Grade 4 Students
6
-
Grade 5 Students
8
-
Grade 6 Students
8
-
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
2
-
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
3
-
Grade 12 Students
2
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
60%
Average Class Size
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12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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Average ACT score
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23
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,700
$7,707
Tuition Notes
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Tuition is $11,018 per year for five-day boarding high school students (including room and board) or $12,092.85 for seven-day boarding students. Tuition is $18,140 for international students. There are multiple-student discounts, and tuition is lower for drive-in students
% on Financial Aid
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20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,500
Acceptance Rate
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25%
Admissions Director
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Joie VanHolstyn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
FFARobotics Team
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama TeamOral interpretation
Pep Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Indoor Soccer - Club