Testimonials
".This school has some awesome high school students. They worked diligently at Beaumont Baptist Church...cleaning, brush removal...Thanks is such a small word... I saw the hands and feet of Jesus in their every step. Lee Watkins, Music . . ."
Lee Watkins
"The teachers and staff of Summit Christian Academy (LSCCS when I was there) will never know how much they impacted my life. I moved away my senior year and never officially graduated from LSCCS, . . ."
Steven Smith
"I am thankful that Brittany and Blake are in a Christian environment that will give them the foundation they will need in a not so friendly world!! Psalm 100:4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And . . ."
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Summit Christian Academy (SCA) was founded in 1989 and offers classes from preschool through 12th grade.
Our Mission and Philosophy
The mission of SCA is to “inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.” We recognize that all truth is from God and teach from a biblical worldview. We partner with parents to prepare students spiritually, morally, socially, and academically, so they will grow in grace and the knowledge of God and affect their world for Christ.
Location and Facilities
The SCA campus is conveniently located on 36 acres near a major highway intersection in southeastern Lee’s Summit. Facilities include an elementary building completed in 2000 and a secondary facility completed in 2006 that houses administrative offices, secondary students, and a preschool wing.
Accreditation
SCA is dually accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and North Central Association (NCA). SCA has the largest enrollment among accredited Christian schools in the Kansas City area.
Member
SCA is a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).
Standardized Testing
• Stanford Achievement Test (K-11)
• Otis Lennon SAT (1-11)
• Aptitude & Interest Inventory (7-8)
• PLAN test for sophomores
• PSAT for juniors
• ACT test site
• Kindergarten screenings
Testing Results
Stanford Achievement Tests continually place SCA students up to 30% higher than the national average. SCA 2011 graduates averaged an ACT score of 25.2, compared to a national average of 21.0 and Missouri state average of 21.6.
Student Enrollment
SCA currently serves 662 students representing more than 140 area churches.
Leadership Structure
SCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t corporation with a Board of Education that directs the operation of the school through an administrator. The Board is comprised of seven members. Five are parents or grandparents of SCA students and are elected by parents for a three-year term. Two are pastors appointed by the Board for a two-year term.
Secondary (7-12) 280
Number of Faculty: 60
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Number of Staff 45