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Anchor Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 7–12

Lancaster, PA

530 Milton Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Lancaster
  • Growing: enrollment up 92% since 2019–20

In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Anchor Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 113 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 92% since 2019–20. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
113
Teachers
9.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 67 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 74% of Christian high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 19 Christian high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    59’19–2070’21–22113’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    726
    813
    928
    1013
    1122
    1211

    Student body

    White90%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Anchor Christian Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Anchor Christian Academy

    What grades does Anchor Christian Academy serve?

    Anchor Christian Academy serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Anchor Christian Academy?

    About 113 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Anchor Christian Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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