Academy Profile
THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Early Childhood through Grade12 interdenominational, coeducational college-preparatory day school. Founded in 1963, PCA is located in West Central Arlington surrounded by commercial developments and residential neighborhoods. A satellite elementary campus in Mansfield opened Fall 2007
ACCREDITATION / AFFILIATIONS
Association of Christian Schools International, The College Board, Texas Independent School Consortium, Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools, North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals
ADMINISTRATION
- Headmaster: Jay Pritcher, J.D.
- Dean of Education: Steven R. Newby, M.Ed.
- Dean of Student Life: Dave Emler, M.Ed.
- Secondary Principal: Diane Bunker, M.A.
- Elementary Principal, Arlington: Kayla Smith, M.Ed.
- Elementary Principal, Mansfield: Cindy Sherrill, M.A.
- Director of Counseling Services: Jay Tinklenberg, M.S.
- Director of Admissions: Rhonda Attaway, B.A.
- Registrar/International Admissions: Nancy Palavicini, B.S.
STUDENT BODY
- 1-year-olds through Grade 12: 865
- High School: 220
- Class of 2010: 65
NATIONAL MERIT
- Since 1993 10 Finalists, 16 Commended
- Last 5 years: 4 Finalists, 5 Commended
TEST SCORES: SAT CRITICAL READING & MATH
| Grad Year | PCA top 25% | PCA | Texas SAT | National |
| 2010 | 1169 | 1061 | 989 | 1017 |
| 2009 | 1193 | 1068 | 992 | 1016 |
| 2008 | 1198 | 1038 | 993 | 1017 |
| 2007 | 1145 | 1038 | 999 | 1017 |
COLLEGES ATTENDED BY PCA GRADUATES
