Shining Light Academy

Shining Light Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
4530 W Wendover Ave,  Greensboro, NC
3.4
232 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Lenington
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$5,200
Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
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
55.9%
Female
44.1%
Black
42.2%
White
31.9%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Two or more races
5.2%

School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Private HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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 4 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 3 Students
North Carolina State University 3 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 3 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 2 Students
Elon University 2 Students
Wake Forest University 2 Students
Full Sail University 2 Students
West Coast Baptist College 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 3 Students
Business 1 Students
Biology 1 Students
Education 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
Data Science 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 21 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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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 3.49, and the graduation rate is 100%. The average home value in this area is $151,997. 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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