Portsmouth Christian Academy
| Portsmouth Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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20 Seaborne Drive , 03820 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Head of school | Dr. John Engstrom |
| Enrollment | around 800 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | www |
Portsmouth Christian Academy (PCA) is a private non-denominational Christian school in Dover, New Hampshire, United States. There are three schools within the academy: Preschool (3-5 yrs), Lower School (K-8), and Upper School (9-12). The Upper School is designed as a college preparatory program.
History
Portsmouth Christian was first opened in 1992 as a K-12 school.[1] The first campus was located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Upper School was opened in 1995.[1]
Curriculum
The average Upper School class size is 17. Over 20 honors and AP courses are offered.[2]
Students at the Lower School have the opportunity to dual enroll in the upper school and earn college credits.[2]
Student body
PCA enrolls around 800 students from around New England.[2]
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
PCA is a Division IV member of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA).
Baseball: NH Division IV State Champs: 2010 and 2015
Activities
Portsmouth Christian has 13 school sanctioned clubs.[3] PCA's quiz team has won the Granite State Challenge and New Hampshire Quiz Bowl League several times.[4]
References
- ^ a b "History of the School". Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Facts at a Glance". Portsmouth Christian Academy. Archived from the original on August 31, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Upper School Club List".
- ^ "Past SuperChallenge Champions - Granite State Challenge". New Hampshire Public Television.
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