Gloucester County Christian School

Gloucester County Christian School (GCCS) is a private Christian school located in the Sewell section of Mantua Township, New Jersey, United States. Gloucester County Christian School was founded in 1964 and organized by a group of parents. GCCS is owned and operated by Hardingville Bible Church. The school is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and the Garden State Association of Christian Schools.[3]

Gloucester County Christian School
Location
151 Golf Club Road

Sewell
,
Gloucester County
,
New Jersey
08080
Coordinates39.73689°N 75.16002°W / 39.73689; -75.16002
Information
TypePrivate school
MottoAssist Christian Parents in the Education of their Children.
Established1964[1]
SuperintendentRobert May
NCES School IDA1502344[2]
PrincipalMary Davis (elementary school)
Adam Capel (secondary school)
Faculty18.1 FTEs[2]
GradesPreK-12
Enrollment273 (plus 14 in PreK, as of 2019–20)[2]
Student to teacher ratio15.1:1[2]
Color(s)white/blue
NicknameGCCS
Websitewww.gccs.co

As of the 2019–20 school year, the school had an enrollment of 273 students (plus 14 students in PreK) and 18.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The school's student body was 74.4% (203) White, 8.8% (24) Black, 8.4% (23) Hispanic, 6.6% (18) Asian and 1.8% (5) two or more races.[2]

Academics

There are many courses to learn at GCCS. The students excel in local, regional and national academic/fine arts and sports competitions. Each subject is taught and viewed through a biblical perspective. Outside the main courses include computers, gym, art, music, library, and PE each week.[4] Although some of these, such as library, are only for the elementary classes, computer class and gym/PE are mandatory for high schoolers.

Athletics

Gloucester County Christian School offers many sports; these include: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, and Track and Field. They are a part of the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference. The guys sports include: JV / Varsity Soccer, JV / Varsity Basketball, JV / Varsity Baseball, and Track and Field. The girls sports include: JV / Varsity Soccer, JV / Varsity Basketball, JV Softball, and Track and Field.

Administration

The school's superintendent and lead administrator is Robert May. Principals are Mary Davis (for the elementary school) and Adam Capel (at the secondary school level).[5]

References
  1. "Gloucester County Christian School". Gccs.co. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  2. School data for Gloucester County Christian School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 10, 2022.
  3. Member Schools, Garden State Association of Christian Schools. Accessed August 21, 2017.
  4. Christian School, Hardingville Bible Church. Accessed September 20, 2020.
  5. Administration, Gloucester County Christian School. Accessed April 28, 2023.
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