Quick Facts
 

Eden Christian Academy is one school with three campuses, serving students in preschool and kindergarten through grade 12 from the greater Pittsburgh area.

Founded

1983

Affiliation

Eden Christian Academy is nondenominational, meaning it is is not affiliated with a specific denomination. 

Enrollment

More than 785 students in Preschool 3 through Grade 12 across all three campuses 
Elementary (two campuses), Preschool 3–Grade 6 
Upper School, Grades 7–12

Average Class Size

Elementary (Preschool–Grade 6): 14 students average per classroom
Upper School (Grades 7–12): 52 students average per grade

student/faculty ratio

1:11

Faculty and Staff

77 full-time faculty and staff members
27 hold advanced degrees

College Preparation

8 Advanced Placement courses: AP Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States History
4 College in High School (CHS) courses: CHS Chemistry (through University of Pittsburgh) and CHS Spanish (through Duquesne University), CHS Psychology (through Geneva College), CHS Economics (through Cedarville University).

Class of 2024

51 Graduates
Accepted to 120 colleges and universities
$2,502,350 in scholarships 
 

Technology

Preschool | iPads are introduced in class for curriculum reinforcement and enrichment
Elementary campuses| 1 iPad per 3-4 students in Kindergarten - grade 4, 1 iPad per student in grades 5 and 6; iPad and laptop for each teacher, 1 computer lab with 22 computers, 2 smart boards
Upper School campus | iPad for each student, iPad and laptop for each teacher, 2 computer labs, Mac lab with 11 computers, PC lab with 24 computers

Athletics

Eden is a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (WPIAL). Our nickname is the Warriors.

Eden offers the following sports:
Varsity and JV Baseball (boys)
Varsity and JV Basketball (boys, girls)
Varsity Cheer (girls)
Varsity Cross Country (boys, girls)

Varsity and JV Football (cooperative agreement)
Varsity Golf (boys team, girls may also play)
Varsity  and JV Swimming (cooperative agreement)

Varsity Lacrosse (cooperative agreement)
Varsity Soccer (boys, girls)|
Varsity Track and Field (boys, girls; cooperative agreement)
Varsity and JV Volleyball (girls)

More than 70% of high school boys and more than 60% of high school girls participate in at least one sport.

In addition, Eden offers basketball and soccer for students in preschool through grade 4; volleyball for girls in grades 4–6; basketball and soccer for students in grades 5 & 6; and basketball, cheerleading, cross country, soccer, track, and volleyball for students in grades 7 & 8.

clubs and Activities

Elementary after-school activities have included Bakers Club, Kids Nutrition Kitchen, Mad Science Club, Outside the Box, Snapology Club, basketball, and soccer. In-school clubs include Spelling, Warrior Leadership, and Yearbook.
Upper school activities have included book club, chess club, community service activities, robotics, foreign language club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), math/science club, Mock Trial, Student Council, Yearbook, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society

Churches REPRESENTED

Eden families come to us from 130 Christian churches throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Accreditations

Association of Christian Schools International
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Board of Directors

Aubrey Hiskey, Chair
Greg Kreutzer, Vice Chair
Amy Madia, Secretary
Steven Bushee
Chuck Smullin
Kristy Sosso

Administration

Christian Wecker, Operations Officer
Nanette Curtis, Director of Admissions
Julie Lefever, Director of Marketing & Communications

Joshua Potter, Maintenance Director
Jennifer Miess, Financial Administrator

Greg Foltz, Athletic Director, Elementary Schools (Kindergarten-Grade 6)
Greg Helsel, Athletic Director, Upper School (Grades 7-12)

Brian Adey, Dean of Students Men, Upper School Grades 7-12
Lillian Giannetti, Dean of Students Women, Upper School Grades 7-12

Jennifer Cranston, International Director