Shining Light Academy

Shining Light Academy has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.

After graduation, approximately 50% of Shining Light Academy's students attend college.

Shining Light Academy received a diversity grade of A from Niche.

Shining Light Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

4530 W Wendover Ave, Greensboro, NC

Wendover Place Neighborhood

232 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Lenington

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Average GPA
3.54

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$5,200

Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Academics

C+

Teachers

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.54

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

6:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

40%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

61.8%

Female

38.2%

White

38.2%

Black

35%

Hispanic

12.2%

Asian

8.1%

Two or more races

6.5%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 5 Students

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 4 Students

North Carolina State University 3 Students

University of North Carolina - Greensboro 3 Students

University of North Carolina - Wilmington 2 Students

Duke University 2 Students

Elon University 2 Students

Wake Forest University 2 Students

Full Sail University 2 Students

Guilford College 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Computer Science 4 Students

Business 2 Students

Biology 1 Students

Biotechnology 1 Students

Computer Programming 1 Students

Business Analytics 1 Students

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1 Students

Computer Engineering Technician 1 Students

Artificial Intelligence 1 Students

Data Science 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/12/2023

The teachers and staff are great! We love SLA!

5.0 teacher

11/20/2018

I’m thankful to be part of this school where teachers and administrators care about each child and want to see them succeed not only academically but spiritually.

5.0 parent

11/20/2018

Our family loves this school, and we are thankful for the opportunity for our kids to go to school there. We appreciate the academics and spiritual influence they receive.

2.0 parent

11/20/2018

This school doesn't effectively communicate issues with parents. Situation occur within the school and sometimes it will be weeks before I have found out. I Don't understand why the Pastor and/or Principal feel like it's okay to take minor children in private offices to question them about school si...

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Average Household Income

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

New Garden Friends School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A-

Doris Henderson Newcomers School

Public

Western Guilford High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

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Shining Light Academy is a private Baptist school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 4530 W Wendover Ave in Greensboro, NC. Annual tuition is $5,200. The school has a total enrollment of 232 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Shining Light Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.54, and the graduation rate is 100%. The average home value in this area is $149,203. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Garden Friends School, Doris Henderson Newcomers School, Western Guilford High School, and more. Learn more about what Greensboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shining Light Academy.

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