School ProfileCOLLEGE ADMISSION PROFILE
for the 2009-10 school year
Headmaster: Christine Urban
High School Principal: Daniel Kerwin
College Board Code 300429
BACKGROUND
Nashua Christian Academy is a regional, evangelical Christian school, serving families in the Southern New Hampshire/Northern Massachusetts area. Established in 1998, NCA offers a quality kindergarten through 12th grade traditional classroom education that is Christ-centered. Our mission is to instill a passion for God and compassion for people in each and every student, equipping them through a rigorous college preparatory program of academics to impact the world for Christ. NCA is currently accredited with the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). We are a member school of NEASC, ACSI and the Granite State Christian School Association.
Nashua Christian Academy is a coeducational school, which works to prepare all students for college. It is non-denominational, and admits academically qualified students without regard to race, color, or nation of origin. NCA has received AA Approval from the State of New Hampshire and serves 100 students at the high school level, 235 students total in grades K – 12. The class of 2010 has an enrollment of 28 students and will be the ninth to graduate from NCA.
NCA has 6 full-time faculty devoted solely to the high school and 7 additional part-time faculty. Every teacher is degreed in his/her area of expertise; more than a third have earned Master’s Degrees. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 11:1.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students must earn a minimum of 23.50 credits, distributed as follows:
- Bible (4)
- English (4)
- Mathematics (3)
- Science (3) (including at least 1 biological science and 1 physical science)
- Social studies (3) (including US History, Economics, and U.S. Government)
- Foreign language (2)
- Physical Education (1)
- Fine arts (.5)
- Computer Studies (.5)
- Health (.5)
- Other Electives (2)
CURRICULUM
The curriculum is exclusively college preparatory. NCA’s academic year is divided into two equal semesters with most courses being offered for a full year. NCA currently offers Advanced Physics, Honors English and Senior Honors Spanish. Students may receive individual instruction for the physics and calculus AP exams.
GRADING AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE
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Grading Scale
|
Letter Equivalent
|
Grade Points
|
Grade Points for AP and
Senior Honors Classes |
|
98 - 100
|
A+
|
4.33
|
5.33
|
|
94 - 97
|
A
|
4.00
|
5.00
|
|
90 - 93
|
A-
|
3.67
|
4.67
|
|
88 - 89
|
B+
|
3.33
|
4.33
|
|
84 - 87
|
B
|
3.00
|
4.00
|
|
80 - 83
|
B-
|
2.67
|
3.67
|
|
78 - 79
|
C+
|
2.33
|
3.33
|
|
76 - 77
|
C
|
2.00
|
3.00
|
|
75
|
C-
|
1.67
|
2.67
|
|
73 - 74
|
D+
|
1.33
|
2.33
|
|
71 - 72
|
D
|
1.00
|
2.00
|
|
70
|
D-
|
.67
|
1.67
|
|
0 - 69
|
F
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
CLASS STANDING
At this time students are ranked against the twenty eight peers in their class. Although this does not provide as accurate an assessment of their standing as it would if the class were substantially larger, it gives colleges and universities an idea of where NCA students are academically. In past years two NCA students received National Merit Letters of Commendation; a third was a National Merit Finalist. This current year we have two students who are National Merit Semi-finalists
POST-GRADUATION STATISTICS
The students from NCA have been accepted at the following colleges and universities:
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Albertus Magnus College Anna Maria College Auburn University Azusa Pacific University Bob Jones University Boston University Calvin College Cedarville Colby Sawyer College Colorado Christian University Daniel Webster College Eastern University Emerson College Franciscan University Geneva College Grove City Harding University Hesser College Hofstra University |
Howard University Huntington College Johnson & Wales University Judson College Keene State College Lee University Liberty University Messiah College Montreat College NH Community Tech Niagara University Northpark University Oral Roberts University Pace University Palm Beach Atlantic Pepperdine University Philadelphia University Plymouth State University Purdue University |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst Rivier College Roberts Wesleyan College Saint Anselm College Southeastern University Springfield University St Thomas University, Houston Trevecca Nazarene Troy University University of Alabama University of Southern Alabama University of West Alabama University of Hartford University of Mass Lowell University of New England University of New Hampshire University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island Westmont College Wheaton College |
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (2001 – 2009)
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SAT Test
|
Number of Students | Average Score | ACT Test | Number of Students | Average Score |
| 2008-2009 | 25 | 1670 | 2008-2009 | 3 | 22 |
| 2007-2008 | 13 | 1769 | 2007-2008 | N/A | N/A |
| 2006-2007 | 19 | 1750 | 2006-2007 | N/A | N/A |
|
2005-2006
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21 | 1690 | 2005-2006 | N/A |
N/A
|
| 2004-2005 | 19 | 1072 | 2004-2005 | 3 | 27 |
| 2003-2004 | 17 | 1132 | 2003-2004 | 3 | 23 |
| 2002-2003 | 24 | 1127 | 2002-2003 | 9 | 24 |
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
NCA became a member of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) in June of 2000. Both the high school and the junior high offer soccer in the fall and basketball in the winter for both boys and girls. The high school has both the varsity and junior varsity levels. We also offer cheerleading/spirit for girls.
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