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School Overview

Portsmouth Christian Academy is the largest non-denominational Christian school in New England and is located on a beautiful 50-acre riverfront campus in Dover, NH. PCA’s traditional Preschool – grade12 educational program is academically rigorous and culminates in an excellent college preparatory Upper School program. The school is divided into three sections: Preschool (PCAP), Lower School (K-8), and Upper School (9-12). The Lower School has divisions for primary (K-2), elementary (3-5), and junior high (6-8) with a philosophy of progressive maturation that undergirds the students’ movement from one division to the next.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$13,860
Enrollment
550
International Students
13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
56%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
15
Class Size
14

Matriculation

College Matriculation

(2009-2015)
Ranking University/College Students
#4 Columbia University 1 +
#4 University of Chicago 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#29 University of Michigan 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(15)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Biology
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Physics B
Psychology
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(8)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(13)
Ambassador Club
International Club
Math Team
Missions Club
Students Against Human Trafficking
Prom Committee
Ambassador Club
International Club
Math Team
Missions Club
Students Against Human Trafficking
Prom Committee
Student Government
Student Council
Quiz Club
SOAR Fine Arts and Literary Magazine
Ace Reporters
Inc.
Books and Brownies
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreSchool-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1979
Campus Size: 50 acres
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview:
Other Accepted Scores: iTEP Slate: 3.8
Recommended
Recommended
A-

Reviews

A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/29/2022
Reviews from other languages
This school is located in Dover, New Hampshire, approximately a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from downtown Boston and the international airport. It is the largest independent Christian school in the New England region, boasting beautiful scenery and a mild, pleasant climate.

School Features:
1. The curriculum is extremely rich, offering 16 AP courses, 14 honors courses, 24 honors courses, STEM courses, art courses, and more, providing students with a wide range of choices;
2. The school provides an English Language Learner (ELL) program, offering strong support for international students. All students participating in ELL attend courses as needed, providing English learning skills. The curriculum covers: grammar, literature, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, cultural awareness, etc.;
3. The PCA program is a diverse initiative created by combining up to 8 visual arts courses with music and drama courses;
4. The high school currently has 17 sports teams, with outstanding athletic achievements including state basketball championships and baseball championships, individual track and field champions, and the NHAA Sportsmanship Award.
5. The school specifically offers graduates four types of optional diplomas: Portsmouth Christian Academy High School Diploma, Portsmouth Christian Academy Outstanding Student Diploma, Portsmouth Christian Academy STEM Specialist Diploma, and Portsmouth Christian Academy Arts Specialist Diploma;
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
03/31/2022
Reviews from other languages
Portsmouth Christian Academy is located in the educationally advanced New England region of the United States, an hour's drive from downtown Boston and its international airport, and close to universities like Harvard. The teaching quality is excellent, with SAT average scores significantly higher than the national average, and students matriculating into top universities and liberal arts colleges. 91% of students taking AP exams achieve a score of 3 or higher, and this percentage is increasing year by year. The school offers a good language environment with very few Chinese students, which is conducive to learning English and integrating into American culture.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Portsmouth Christian Academy

Tell me a bit about Portsmouth Christian Academy.
Portsmouth Christian Academy is Co-ed private day school located in New Hampshire, US. It was founded 1979 , and currently has about 550 students, 13.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.pcaschool.org.
Does Portsmouth Christian Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Portsmouth Christian Academy is offering 15 AP courses.

Portsmouth Christian Academy also have 56% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Portsmouth Christian Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2009-2015, some students attended Columbia University, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Dartmouth College and Brown University.
What is the application requirement for Portsmouth Christian Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Portsmouth Christian Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Portsmouth Christian Academy?
The day tuition for Portsmouth Christian Academy in 2024 is $13,860 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@pcaschool.org .
Where is Portsmouth Christian Academy located?
Portsmouth Christian Academy is located in the State of New Hampshire of USA.
How popular is Portsmouth Christian Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Portsmouth Christian Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Portsmouth Christian Academy has been favorited by 13 users.
How do I complete an application for Portsmouth Christian Academy?
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Portsmouth Christian Academy’s official site: http://www.pcaschool.org or call them at 603-742-3617.
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