David Lipscomb High School
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DESCRIPTION David Lipscomb High School is a church of Christ affiliated, college-preparatory, coeducational day school founded in 1891. The high school consists of grades 9 - 12. Students are challenged with a college-preparatory academic schedule along with daily Bible and chapel. The student to teacher ratio is 15.1 and the average class size is 20.2. The school colors are purple and gold and the Mustang is the school mascot.

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ACCREDITATION David Lipscomb High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools , the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the National Christian Schools Association. Additionally the school holds membership in the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools , and theTennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association.

FACULTY Lipscomb High School has 36 faculty members. Seventy-eight percent (78%) either have or are pursuing advanced degrees, and three have earned doctorates. The average years of experience for the faculty is 17.8 years and 13.2 years at Lipscomb.

ADMISSIONS Students of average and above average academic abilities are admitted to David Lipscomb High School on the basis of previous school records, references and an interview. Lipscomb admits students regardless of race, color, national and ethnic origin. Tuition for the 2008-09 year is $8,445.  A technology fee of $200 and a textbook fee of $160 are also required. For information about financial assistance, please contact the Director of the Campus School at 615-966-1828.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The academic year is divided into two semesters. To graduate from Lipscomb, a student must earn a minimum of 22 credits consisting of the following: English 4; Math 3; Science 3; Social Studies 2; Foreign Language 2; Bible 4; P.E. 1; Health ½; Economics ½. Honors or advanced courses are offered in Math, English, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Languages. The highest level of math is AP Calculus. The highest level of foreign language is Latin III, French IV, and AP Spanish IV. In addition to these academic requirements, beginning with the Class of 2010 (current 9th), 60 hours of community service will be required for graduation.

RANKING is computed on a 12-point scale with A+ = 12 quality points, descending to D- = 1 quality point. Honors classes are given additional values. For GPA, 5 points are added to AP classes each semester and 3 points are added to Honors classes per semester.

TESTING Ninth graders take the WrAP. Tenth graders take the WrAP, the PLAN from ACT, and the PSAT. Eleventh graders take the PSAT or SAT and the ACT. The twelfth graders take the ACT, SAT, and other college admissions testing.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Athletics: Lipscomb offers varsity teams in the following sports: Baseball,Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross-country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Clubs and Organizations: The following clubs and organizations are available at Lipscomb: Art, Astronomy, Band, Chess, Chorus , Computer Club, Drama , Forensics Club, French, Latin and Spanish Clubs; Home Economics Club; National Honor Society; Library Club; Math Club; Pep Club; Student Government; Service Club; Student Newspaper ( Pony Express ); and Yearbook (Mizpah).