Point Christian Academy is committed to academic excellence through a classical Christian education. As evidence of our dedication, PCA is a member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). Below are noted some academic and faith-based advantages of attending a classical Christian school as published in the Good Soil report.
Academic Excellence
2018–19 comparative study of 24-to 42-year-old alumni from public, secular private, Catholic, evangelical Christian, religious homeschool, and ACCS (classical Christian) schools, on topics of life choices, preparation, attitudes, values, opinions, and practices.
“ACCS alumni are more grateful, more hopeful, and more trusting than their peers from other types of schools. And they are willing to sacrificially serve wherever they are called.”
Life Outlook
ACCS alumni have positive life outlooks, indicating better life-satisfaction.
Prepared for College and Career
ACCS alumni and private prep school alumni were the most prepared.
Christian Life
Classical Christian School Alumni live their faith.
Independent Thinkers
ACCS alumni defy categories as they retain orthodoxy AND engage the world.
Through this research, three implications for parents, pastors, and supporters are evident:
• ACCS alumni are the most prepared for college and have healthy outlooks on life. For parents who realize that school is about more than just college admissions, the life outcomes and spiritual outcomes combine with the best college preparation to make a compelling case for classical education.
• ACCS alumni continue and grow in their Christian faith and this impacts how they live their lives, particularly with marriage, church, and volunteering. For pastors and churches, this means healthier churches and stronger communities.
• ACCS alumni’s influence, independence, and commitment to traditional values makes them potentially the “saltiest" of the groups tracked. Those who are concerned with weaknesses in our culture and the church can expect high “ROI"
Good Soil
View or download the full 57-page report (PDF) (3MB)
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CASE FOR PCA
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Students of PCA, an ACCS member, have scored in the top quartile of students nationwide as measured by the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.
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1) AVERAGE ACT TEST SCORE - OF 25.7
A) English 27.4
B) Math 23.9
C) Reading 27.3
D) Science 23.9
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Based off the most recent data
1) 30 of 79 (38%) SCHOOLS – were scored a D or F under state guidelines
A) RB and Hixson Elementary schools all received D”s
B) RB and Hixson Middle schools all received D’s
C) RB High School was rated a D
2) 24 of 79 (30%) SCHOOLS – were scored a C
A) Alpine, Dupont and Rivermont Elementary scored C’s
B) Soddy Daisy, Ivy Academy and Signal Mountain Middle/High schools all scored C’s
3) HAMILTON COUNTY TCAP SCORES
A) 6th graders – 36.9% are proficient in Math
B) 6th grades – 36.3% are proficient in ELA
4) MIDDLE SCHOOL SCORES
A) 8th graders – 27.6% are proficient in Math
B) 8th graders – 30.2% are proficient in ELA
C) 8th graders – 33.0% are proficient in Reading
5) HIGH SCHOOL SCORES
A) 11% are proficient in Math
B) 41% are proficient in Reading
6) HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
A) Average ACT test score of 19
Statistics from Hamilton County Schools and WRCB TV