French Camp Academy is a Christian home and school located in central Mississippi providing a safe, caring place for young people from hurting families to live and learn. .
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 1-12
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $20,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $3,500
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
French Camp Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 296 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
1-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
7-12
5-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1885
1906
Campus Size
700 acres
125 acres
Student Body
% Students of Color
20%
25%
% Students Boarding
35%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
1
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
43%
71%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$45 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$20,000
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$3,500
$35,070
% Students on Financial Aid
80%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$14,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
92%
58%
Director of Admissions
Mike Thompson
Associate Director of Admissions
Mitzi Watkins
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
11
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
7
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Equestrian
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Pottery
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Canoeing, Frisbee Golf, Kayaking, Rock Climbing
Equestrian
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Pottery
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Canoeing, Frisbee Golf, Kayaking, Rock Climbing
School Notes
- A child`s needs extend far beyond the basics of food and shelter. French Camp Academy partners with families who are unable to provide the safe structured environment their student needs whether it be a single parent, work schedules, grandparent raising their grand children, neglect or abuse. At French Camp Academy we seek to meet each student where they are and provide them with a loving home environment where they are supported, cared for, encouraged, and taught needed life skills. Students are enrolled in our 7th - 12th grade accredited academy which provides academic classes, vocational training, a full sports program, and arts. At FCA we seek to deliver Christ-centered excellence in the classroom and beyond. Afternoons and weekends are filled with extracurricular opportunities or FCA`s unique work program through which staff members train students in various skills while also building character and work ethic. The skills learned through the work program provide students a broad resume upon graduation. Students attend church services and chapels weekly as well as are engaged in devotions in the home -- an intentional focus on faith in God and a Christian world view runs throughout the entire student experience.
- French Camp Academy accreditations: Mississippi State Department of Education
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does French Camp Academy cost?
French Camp Academy's tuition is approximately $20,000 for boarding students and $3,500 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of French Camp Academy?
The acceptance rate of French Camp Academy is 92%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does French Camp Academy offer?
French Camp Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is French Camp Academy's ranking?
French Camp Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition and High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for French Camp Academy?
The application deadline for French Camp Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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