Dayspring Christian Academy

Dayspring Christian Academy
Address
120 College Avenue Mountville , Lancaster County , PA 17554 United States
Information
Type	Private
Religious affiliation(s)	Christian
Established	1987
Principal	Lower School: Delinda Henry, Upper School: Dr. Randy Hilton
Grades	Preschool through 12th
Campus type	Suburban
Color(s)	Red, white and blue
Mascot	Warrior
Website	https://www.dayspringchristian.com/

Dayspring Christian Academy is a K-12 private Christian school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, ^[1] accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International ^[2] and Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association. ^[3] It was founded in 1987. Dayspring Christian Academy offers dual credit and AP courses, ^[4] focusing on a classical education ^[5] that includes logic, rhetoric, Latin, Greek, the sciences, mathematics, history and the arts. This form of education, championed by Noah Webster ^[6] and Benjamin Rush ^[7] places an emphasis on the Bible. ^[8]

History

Locations

• 1987-2004 The Lord’s House of Prayer, Vine Street, Lancaster, PA
• 1992-1996 The Teamster’s Building, Duke Street, Lancaster, PA
• 1996-2004 Pearl Street, Lancaster, PA
• 2001-2010 Burle Business Park, New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA
• 2010–present College Avenue, Mountville, PA

Attributes

Learning space

Dayspring Christian Academy has 24 classrooms, an auditorium, a gymnasium, and administrative offices. ^[9]

Athletics

Dayspring Christian Academy offers sports to middle and high school students, and clinics for elementary aged students. Middle school sports include boys soccer, girls volleyball, boys basketball, girls basketball, and track & field. High school sports offered include boys soccer, girls volleyball, golf, boys basketball, girls basketball, girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, and track & field. The school’s colors are red, white, and blue, and student athletes are called the Dayspring Warriors. The athletic logo is red, white, and blue with a warrior holding a shield and spear. ^[10]

School

Associations, accreditations

Dayspring Christian Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association.^{[ citation needed ]}

Demographics

Asian		0.97%
Black or African American		8.71%
Hispanic		2.26%
Two or more races		7.42%
White		80.65%

Awards

Voted “best school” in Lancaster County Magazine’s Best of Lancaster awards ^[11] in 2018, ^[12] 2019, 2020, ^[13] 2021, ^[14] and 2022. ^[15]

References

1. "2020 Best of Lancaster". www.lancastercountymag.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
2. "Find a School". ACSI. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
3. "MACSA - Home". macsaonline.org. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
4. "Dual Enrollment". Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster County, PA. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
5. "What Is Classical Education? | Circe Institute". www.circeinstitute.org. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
6. "Noah Webster History – Noah Webster House" . Retrieved October 15, 2021.
7. Benjamin Rush (1786). "Thoughts Upon the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic". explorepahistory.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
8. "The Principle Approach - Dayspring Christian Academy". Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster County, PA. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
9. "Mountville Area Community Center". Mountville Macc. Archived from the original on April 16, 2012.
10. "Athletics". Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster County, PA. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
11. "Lancaster County Magazine – Since 1988". www.lancastercountymag.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
12. "2018 Best of Lancaster". www.lancastercountymag.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
13. "2020 Best of Lancaster". www.lancastercountymag.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
14. "2021 Best of Lancaster". Lancaster County mag. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
15. "2022 Best of Lancaster". Lancaster County mag. January 17, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.

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