Accreditation and Memberships

Accreditation

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); ACSI supports more than 5,000 schools and is recognized by all regional accrediting agencies, colleges and universities
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS); the main accreditation agency for schools and colleges in 11 southern states

Memberships

• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
• North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA)
• Carolinas Athletic Association (CAA)
• National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) - affiliate member

Demographics

Current Student Population

• 552 Students in K4 through Grade 12
• Ethnic Makeup
  • African American: 1.6%
  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Bi-racial: 1.2%
  • Caucasian: 90%
  • Hispanic: 2%
  • Other: 2.2%
• 49% female, 52% male
• Our school families typically live in four counties across Western North Carolina.
  

Our Faculty

Our faculty are the heart of Asheville Christian Academy. These men and women pour themselves in to the lives of their students and are committed to partnering with parents for the success of their students.

• Must be certified by ACSI
• Hold minimum four-year degree in respective teaching area
• Uphold Philosophy of Christian Education by maintaining a clear testimony of Christ's saving grace in their lives and by committing to biblical integration in their educational discipline
• Fourty-four percent hold advanced degrees

Academics

Academic snapshot

• College preparatory; 95% pursue four-year college or university programs
• Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors level courses offered
• Average lower and middle school standardized testing results are a minimum 1-3 years beyond national average (Stanford Achievement Test)

Non-Core Academics

• Art, Music and Physical Education classes are required for K4 to Grade 8 (electives classes are available in Upper School)
• Computer classes are required for Grades 3-8

Classical & Modern Languages

• Grades 3-5 learn Greek/Latin word roots
• Upper school students may elect Spanish I-IV, French I-IV, Latin I-IV, AP Latin

Graduation Requirements

Our Graduates

95% of our graduates pursue degrees from a four-year college or university

2010 Senior Class Profile

College Acceptances

Religious Affiliation

ACA is an independent Christian school and is not associated with any church or denomination.  Our student body is inter-denominational with families representing more than 80 churches in Western North Carolina.  Many of these churches are listed below.