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Christian Life Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–11

Raleigh, NC

3209 Gresham Lake Rd Ste 136, Raleigh, NC 27615

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in North Carolina

Christian Life Academy is a Christian private school in Raleigh, North Carolina, for students from 1st grade through 11th grade. It has about 32 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 23% since 2017–18. Students attend about 5 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–11
Students
32
Teachers
4.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in North Carolina (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    26’17–1827’19–2028’21–2232’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    13
    23
    32
    45
    53
    62
    73
    82
    92
    101
    116

    Student body

    Black50%
    White22%
    Two or more races22%
    Hispanic or Latino6%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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 Christian Life Academy

    What grades does Christian Life Academy serve?

    Christian Life Academy serves grades 1–11.

    How many students attend Christian Life Academy?

    About 32 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Christian Life Academy?

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

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