Quick Facts

 

Mission Statement 

 

The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

 

Location

 

Norcross, Georgia-easily accessible off of I-85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, approximately 10 miles northeast of Atlanta.  GACS is located at the corner of Indian Trail Road and Oakbrook Parkway.  The street address is: 1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross, GA  30093

 

Campus

 

Ground area in acres: 74

Number of Main Buildings: 19

 

Students:  1900+

 

Early Childhood:  160

Elementary:  625

Junior High:  514

Senior High:  647

Students-Faculty Ratio 13:1

 

Tuition and Fee Schedule (’08-’09)

(includes textbooks, yearbook, and picture fees)

 

Grades K4-K6:  $11,320

Grades 1-5:  $12,320

Grades 6-12:  $12,950

 

2007 Grade Report

 

153 Graduates – 100% College-bound -Accepted to 140 of the finest colleges & universities across the country.

Offered $9.9 million in scholarships

62% attending public colleges & universities

38% attending private colleges & universities

 

2007 SAT Comparison –Based on 2400

 

GACS:  1716

Georgia: 1472

Nation:  1511

 

Accreditation

 

GACS is accredited with quality by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools.

 

 

Professional Memberships

 

Southern Association of Independent Schools

Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools

Georgia Independent School Association

National Christian School Association

The College Board

 

Athletics

 

GACS has been a member of the Georgia High School Association since 1968 and is classified in Region 6-AA with organized sports beginning at the 7^th grade level.  Currently the Spartan athletic program fields 59 organized teams.  Extensive athletic facilities include:  3 gymnasiums, lighted baseball field, inside batting cages, 6 tennis courts, softball field, soccer stadium, 5000-seat football and track stadium with an 8-lane, rubberized track, fully-equipped weight room. The newest facility additions are the Aquatic Center and the Athletic performance training center. During the 2006-2007 sports seasons we had 5 state titles: girls golf, boys soccer, girls basketball, boys tennis, and the cast & crew for One-Act play. There were 3 state runner-up titles, girls tennis, girls softball and boys track.

 

Contact Information:

 

Main Phone:  770-243-2000

Public Information Fax:  770-243-2213              

Admissions:  770-243-2274

 

GACS Does Not Discriminate on the Basis of Race, Color, National or Ethnic Origin.