Christian Academy Of Knoxville

Christian Academy Of Knoxville

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
529 Academy Way,  Knoxville, TN
4.0
3.9
935 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Christian Academy of Knoxville, a multi-denominational school that was founded in 1977, offers more than 1,000 students a Christian education with small class sizes. High school students at Christian Academy of Knoxville benefit from various dual-enrollment and advanced placement classes, meaning they can start their freshman year of college with several college credit hours already completed. In addition to typical academics, high school students can also study law, forensics, broadcasting, business, computer science, and more. Students at all grade levels can participate in team sports, although middle and high school students have more teams than elementary school. The fine arts department includes instrumental and vocal music, musical theater and visual arts. The Christian Academy of Knoxville hosts a variety of school- and community-sponsored clubs. School-based clubs include robotics, safety patrol, student council, math Olympics and the diversity club. Community-sponsored clubs include mountain biking, skeet shooting and chess. In the summer, the school hosts Camp Big Fish, a day-camp program with weekly themes.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bob Neu
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,300
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
94
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
600
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
69%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
87%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
90.5%
Black
4.3%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#37 Best Christian Schools in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee 195 Students
East Tennessee State University 59 Students
Samford University 50 Students
Auburn University 42 Students
Belmont University 34 Students
Carson-Newman University 33 Students
University of Kentucky 32 Students
Tennessee Technological University 31 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 30 Students
Vanderbilt University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 55 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Finance 18 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Interior Design 15 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Education 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 64 Reviews
3.0 Alum
2/7/2024
The worst part honestly is the student body. Also the fact that many of the teachers are not qualified and are just coaches who are shoehorned into a teaching position.
5.0 Parent
2/9/2022
We have been thrilled with our first year at CAK. Our son is in the 6th grade. He has made great friends. The teachers and administrators are wonderful. Best of all, the light of Christ shines through in all areas.
5.0 Parent
8/16/2020
The CAK homeschool division has an awesome support group. They are ready to answer questions and offer guidance to make the homeschool experience fun and easy.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/16/2021
We have four children at CAK. From the very beginning our school has felt like home. Surrounded by caring teachers/faculty, our children have flourished. They each have identified their strengths and have had numerous opportunities to flourish in these areas: from service projects, to musical theate...
1.0 other
5/12/2021
This school has ZERO diversity and teaches hate speech couched as “religious education” and ought to be closed down. It is run by evangelical fundamentalists.
5.0 parent
11/28/2018
We have had children in all 3 schools at CAK - elementary, middle and high school. All 3 of my children have loved their experience at CAK. They have each had a solid group of teachers and coaches. Can't imagine sending our children to any other school in Knoxville. A few side perks - the lunch prog...
5.0 parent
10/25/2018
I rate CAK with 5 stars, the highest possible. I cannot imagine our child being anywhere else to be prepared for college and the world.

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