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Coordinates: 39°44′13″N 75°09′36″W / 39.73689°N 75.16002°W / 39.73689; -75.16002
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Gloucester County Christian School
Address
Map
151 Golf Club Road

Sewell
,
Gloucester County
,
New Jersey
08080
Coordinates39°44′13″N 75°09′36″W / 39.73689°N 75.16002°W / 39.73689; -75.16002
Information
TypePrivate school
MottoAssist Christian Parents in the Education of their Children.
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1964[1]
School boardHardingville Bible church
SuperintendentRobert May
NCES School IDA1502344[2]
PrincipalMary Davis (elementary school)
Adam Capel (secondary school)
Faculty19.3 FTEs[2]
GradesPreK-12
Enrollment328 (plus 21 in PreK, as of 2021–22)[2]
Student to teacher ratio17.0:1[2]
Schedule typeBlock schedule
Color(s)white/blue
SongTo God be the Glory
SportsSoccer, basketball, men's baseball, women's softball
MascotThe Conqueror, a knight in full armor
NicknameGCCS
TeamsThe Conquerors (soccer, basketball, men's baseball, women's softball)
RivalThe Pilgrim Academy
Websitewww.gccs.co

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]

As of the 2021–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 328 students (plus 21 in PreK) and 19.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 17.0:1. The school's student body was 83.2% (273) White, 7.0% (23) Black, 6.4% (21) Hispanic, 2.4% (8) two or more races and , 0.9% (3) Asian.[2]

Academics

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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

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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

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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] The school's administrative board is run by Hardingville Bible Church.

References

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  1. ^ "Gloucester County Christian School". Gccs.co. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e School data for Gloucester County Christian School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed October 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Member Schools Archived August 18, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, 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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