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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Portsmouth Christian Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

Day S. Grades: PreSchool-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $13,860
# of Students: 550
Teacher:Student: 1:9%
International Student: 13%
AP Courses: 15
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 56%
SAT: 1740/2400
IB: No

Matriculation

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
#30 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#32 New York University 1
#34 College of William and Mary 1
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#51 University of Miami 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#52 Pepperdine University 1
#52 University of Washington 1
#57 George Washington University 1
#57 University of Connecticut 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#60 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#61 Clemson University 1
#61 Purdue University 1
#61 Syracuse University 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1
LAC #14 Smith College 1
#72 American University 1
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#82 Texas Christian University 1
#86 University of Denver 1
LAC #19 Colgate University 1
#96 University of Alabama 1
#99 Drexel University 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #25 Kenyon College 1
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #38 Union College 1
LAC #43 Trinity College 1
LAC #47 Connecticut College 1
LAC #47 Gettysburg College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 15)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Biology
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
European 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

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

(Total 13)
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
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

Year Founded: 1979
Campus Size: 50 acres
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: iTEP Slate: 3.8

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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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 latest tuition for Portsmouth Christian Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Portsmouth Christian Academy in 2024 is $13,860 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few 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.
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