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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
$13860
Enrollment
550
International Students
13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
56%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
15
Class Size
14

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 +
#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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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2009-2015 2009-2014 Total
All schools 41 32
#9 Brown University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 2
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1 + 2
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 2
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 + 2
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 2
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 2
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1
#47 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 2
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1 + 2
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 + 2
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 + 2
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 2
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1 + 2
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 2
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2009-2015 2009-2014 Total
All schools 10 12
#16 Smith College 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1
#24 Bates College 1 + 1 + 2
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#30 Lafayette College 1 + 1 + 2
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1 + 2
#38 Union College 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1 + 2
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 2

Academics

AP

(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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Contact Info

http://www.pcaschool.org
20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-3617
admissions@pcaschool.org
New Hampshire

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PreSchool-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1979
Campus Size: 50 acres
Religious Affiliation: school.Christian

Application Info

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

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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