Fairview Christian Academy

🌟 Key Highlights: Fairview Christian Academy

Fairview Christian Academy (FCA) is a private, co-educational Baptist parochial school in Athens, Tennessee. Operating as a ministry of Fairview Baptist Church, it is committed to a Christ-centered education that emphasizes high academic standards, spiritual formation, and the development of students as disciples of Christ who are prepared to lead and serve.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Parochial Baptist Christian School (Ministry of Fairview Baptist Church)

• Location: Athens, Tennessee (McMinn County)

• Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK) – 12th Grade

• Enrollment: Approximately 117–121 students

• Core Mission: To glorify God by offering a Christ-centered, quality education that assists parents in training their children to be disciples of Jesus Christ and stewards of their talents.

• Affiliation: American Association of Christian Schools (AACS); Ministry of Fairview Baptist Church.

• Accreditation: Accredited by the Tennessee Department of Education through the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools (TACS) and Cognia (formerly AdvanceEd).

• Focus: Full PK–12 education emphasizing traditional Christian values, academic achievement, and Christian leadership.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

FCA is distinguished by its longevity, commitment to a Biblical worldview, and structured environment:

• Christ-Centered Worldview: A Biblical worldview is integrated into all academic subjects with a core focus on preparing students to glorify God, regardless of post-graduation plans. Students participate in daily Bible classes and regular Chapel services.

• House Program: Features a House Program that divides all K-12 students into one of four houses. These houses compete through non-academic and non-athletic events, fostering kindness, community, servant leadership, and character development across age groups.

• Academic Rigor & Testing: Offers a 26-credit diploma that exceeds local and state educational standards. Students take the Iowa standardized tests annually and the ACT is offered on site twice a year, with students regularly achieving scores above the national average (Average ACT Score is 25).

• Unified K-12 Campus: Serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade on one campus provides a consistent culture, curriculum progression, and a close-knit, family-like atmosphere.

• Small Class Sizes: Maintains a very low student-to-teacher ratio (around 10:1), allowing for personalized attention and a supportive learning climate.

• Extracurricular Balance: Offers a balanced program that includes competitive athletics (the Falcons in Basketball, Cross Country, and Volleyball), as well as dedicated programs in Fine Arts and various electives.

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