SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

The 2024 graduating class from MPCS has earned countless accolades in Christian life, arts, athletics, and academics. In this Senior Spotlight video on academics, our "lifers" – Salutatorian Caroline Bethel and Valedictorian Sydney McCune – reflect on their learning experience since starting MPCS in preschool at the age of three. Click below to watch.

PORTRAIT OF THE CLASS OF 2024

The MPCS class of 2024 is comprised of 114 students in which 100% have been accepted into some of the nation’s finest colleges, universities, and military academies. Students have received acceptances into 108 institutions of higher education, including 22 in-state schools and 86 out-of-state schools. Of the those, 67 are public schools and 41 are private schools, 20 of which are Christian colleges and universities.

Highly selective admissions included those from Wake Forest, Furman, Virginia Tech, Purdue, Miami, Spelman, UGA, and Georgia Tech. An average of 54% (of who applied) were accepted to Georgia and Georgia Tech. UGA was the #1 choice for this class with 14 (of 28) students matriculating. 

For the full story about the class of 2024, click here. 

Academically, 87% of the AP students scored a 3 or higher on AP exams with 80 earning AP Scholar status or greater. Two students were selected as National Merit Scholar Finalists. From this class, 89% qualify for the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller scholarship and 65 will receive merit-based academic achievement scholarships. Nineteen students will receive athletic scholarships to play at the next level. Additionally, students earned an estimated $3.4 million dollars of HOPE/Zell scholarship funding, with a grand total of an estimated $12+ million dollars of scholarship funding for the class of 2024. 

Click here to learn more about how the MPCS college counseling department helps students find the right fit.

ABOUT MPCS ACADEMICS

Mount Paran Christian School exists to provide a stellar academic experience in a nurturing, Christian environment. Students are given every opportunity to excel in the classroom with small student-teacher ratios (average 12:1) and challenging course loads. In high school, 57 AP and honors classes are offered in addition to STEAM (PreK-12th), Project Lead the Way (engineering), a gifted program, instructional support programs for learning differences, robotics, exploratories, and a 1:1 device program in middle and high school. Uncompromising academics is in no way sacrificed due to our Christian faith; nowhere in Scripture is mediocrity applauded. However, our unwavering commitment to exemplary academics goes hand-in-hand with developing servant-leaders who honor God, love others, and walk in Truth. 

Mount Paran Christian School is a PK3-12th grade private Christian, non-denominational, college-preparatory school. MPCS is committed to excellence in academics, award-winning arts, and state championship athletics all within a Christian environment. Founded in 1976, MPCS is fully accredited (SAIS/Cognia) and located in near Kennesaw Mountain on a 68-acre collegiate-like campus. Learn more about the difference a Mount Paran Christian School education can make for your child.  

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