Christopher Academy
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 150
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3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
- Address
- 3300 Cedar Ln
- Portsmouth, VA 23703
- Phone
- (757) 484-6776
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School Description
Christopher Academy enrolls 150 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5. It is located in Portsmouth, VA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $33,742.
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 180Note: Kindergarten Operates Five Days Per Week
- School Hours Per Day: 6Note: Kindergarten Operates on a Half Day Schedule
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- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 15, 2011
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- Reviewed by Staff Member on April 01, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Christopher Academy, formerly The St. Christopher School, was established in 1970. Our motto is "Christopher Academy fosters a love of learning." We offer grades Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. We do an excellent job or providing a developmentally appropriate learning experience in warm, nurturing environment. We challenge our students to achieve to their individual best. We invite interested parents to contact us to schedule a tour.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 150
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 8.5Full-Time Teachers: 2Part-Time Teachers: 12
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.8
- Percent Minority Students: 2.0%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 50 (33.3%)
- Females: 100 (66.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 89 | 59.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 58 | 38.7% |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 14.7% |
| 1st Grade | 21 | 14.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 18 | 12.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 15 | 10.0% |
| 4th Grade | 15 | 10.0% |
| 5th Grade | 1 | 0.7% |
Source: VA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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