Faith-based Pre-K12 in Fort Lauderdale FL supports autism/learning differences with holistic ed and AP courses
Calvary Christian Academy is a Pre-K through 12 private Christian school located on a 75-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Since 2000, the school has served a diverse student body of 2,329 students with a 38% faculty holding advanced degrees. As one of the few covenant-Christian schools in South Florida, the school integrates a strong Christian walk into its scholastic, social, and spiritual education, offering a supportive environment for students with learning differences, autism, and mild learning disabilities.
The school provides extensive academic and extracurricular opportunities, including 22 AP courses, robotics, engineering, and various sports and arts programs. With an average class size of 22 and a rolling admissions deadline, Calvary Christian Academy aims to educate tomorrow's leaders through a holistic approach that supports students with special needs while fostering community engagement and personal growth.
For families seeking a faith-based education with specific support for autism and learning differences, Calvary Christian Academy offers scholarship opportunities and a welcoming community. Tuition details are available at their website, and prospective families can contact the admissions office at (954) 905-5100 to learn more about their programs and enrollment process.
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Tuition Notes | Please visit CCAEagles.org/Tuition for details and full tuition schedule. |
| Total Students | 2329 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 144 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 38 |
| Average Class Size | 22 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Admissions Director | Paula Lonsway |
| Admissions Associate | Charlene Montesarchio |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 82 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 26 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Sailing · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | National Honor Society · Club or Organization: · A Cappella Group · A.R.K. Club (Acts of Random Kindness) · American Chemical Society Chemistry Club · Art and Design Club · CCA Business Club · CCA Fashion Club · Cuisine that Cares · Drama Club · Eagles Engineering Club · Educators Rising · High School Robotics Club · HOSA Club (Health Occupations Students of America) · International Ambassadors Club · International Junior Thespian Society · International Thespian Society · Middle School Drama Club · Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club) · Music Therapy Club · National Honors Society for Dance Arts · Science National Honors Society · Sewing Hearts · Silver Knight · Show More (6) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Jazz Band Club |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| School Calendar | www.ccaeagles.org/about-us/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1074 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |