Sunshine Bible Academy
Sunshine Bible Academy is a non-denominational Christian school located in the heart of South Dakota.
Sunshine Bible Academy exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord by integrating God's truth in all areas of life.
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| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Sunshine Bible | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1951 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 45 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 100 students | 302 students |
| % Students of Color | 10% | 25% |
| % International Students | 12% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 65% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Modest casual attire for classroom settings.) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 8 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $10,340 (Additional fees may be required) | $59,050 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,082 |
| Tuition international students | $15,510 | $53,848 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $9,410 | $44,100 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 (Need based aid, Ministerial & multi-child discount) | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Joie VanHolstyn | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 8 | 18 |
| Courses | College Algebra (Dual Enrollment), Contemporary Cultures and World View (Dual Enrollment), Current World Problems (Dual Enrollment), Philosophy (Dual Enrollment), Psychology (Dual Enrollment), US Government (Dual Enrollment), US History I (Dual Enrollment), US History II (Dual Enrollment) | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 6 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Academic, FFA, Robotics, Science, Student, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Band, Choir, Drama Club, Oral, Private, Speech Recreational Athletic Programs: Rodeo | |
School Notes
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Sunshine Bible Academy exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord by integrating God's truth in all areas of life.
- Sunshine Bible Academy provides a K-12 Christian educational system that includes a local day-school elementary education program and a residential secondary education program.
- Historically developed in a rural setting, Sunshine Bible Academy continues to serve families from ranches and farms as well as families from urban areas as well as several foreign countries.
- The residential component allows Sunshine Bible Academy to be a ministry to families by providing a Christ centered, accredited education for families who desire to attend an excellent Christian school in a strong evangelical non-denominational environment.
- Students attending Sunshine Bible Academy are provided an accredited academic program in an atmosphere conducive to their spiritual, social, and physical development according to a Biblical philosophy of life.
- All SBA students participate in our Gratis program. Gratis (from the Latin for free) is a daily work program that helps instill in our students the value of hard work, responsibility, and a sense of ownership in the school. Our Gratis program is just one of many tools used to make attending SBA as affordable as possible and is one reason the cost of attending SBA is one of the lowest in the nation for a boarding school education.
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- Western Dakota Tech Financial Aid available. Discounts available for multiple children and families with parents in full time ministry.Lean more here.
- Sunshine Bible Academy accreditations: ACSI Member, State of South Dakota Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
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