Scottsdale Christian Academy (SCA) is a K-12, private, non-denominational Christian school in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is accredited by AdvancEd and the Association of Christian Schools International.
| Scottsdale Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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14400 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ | |
| Coordinates | 33°37′04″N 111°58′44″W / 33.617852°N 111.978875°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1968 |
| School district | NA |
| Grades | Pre-kindergarten-12 |
| Enrollment | Approximately 1,000 342 (high school: October 1, 2010[1]) |
| Color(s) | Scarlet, white and navy blue |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | Scottsdale Christian Academy |
Over 98% of Scottsdale Christian Academy graduates attend college immediately after graduation, and its graduation rate is 100%.[citation needed]
Accreditation
editAll the school's K-12 teachers are fully degreed and certified through ACSI and/or the state.
SCA is AdvancEd and ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) accredited through 2020.
History
editScottsdale Christian Academy was founded by Scottsdale Bible Church in 1968, with an enrollment of only 47 students in first through fourth grade. In 1972, SCA became independent of Scottsdale Bible Church and became a non-profit organization. In 1973, the high school was added, and enrollment increased to 275 students. In 1991, the school moved to its current location, a 14-acre (57,000 m2) campus on the southwest corner of Tatum and Acoma. Today, the school has approximately 900 students, and the high school alone has over 230 students.
Athletics
edit- Football (M)
- Basketball (M/W)
- Competitive cheer/pom (W)
- Tennis (M/W)
- Baseball (M)
- Fast-pitch softball (W)
- Cross country (M/W)
- Track and field (M/W)
- Swim (M/W)
- Soccer (M/W)
- Golf (M/W)
- Volleyball (M/W)
- Squash (M/W)
Dress code
editIn 1999, Scottsdale Christian started requiring their students to wear uniforms from a specific supplier. Now, students are able to buy clothes from any company. Shirts must have collars and must be a certain color. Shorts must be in a certain choice of colors. Skirts may be plaid or plain colors, but cannot be more than 4″ above the knee. The students may wear college or school sponsored t-shirts on Fridays.
Notable alumni
edit- Ronan Kopp, Class of 2020, baseball player in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization[2]
References
edit- ^ Arizona Interscholastic Association conference alignment and enrollment figures, approved November 1, 2010
- ^ Obert, Richard. "Scottsdale Christian's Ronan Kopp an imposing figure on mound, and MLB scouts have their eyes on him". The Arizona Republic.