Guided by our mission statement, “Mount Airy Christian Academy exists for the purpose of maturing its students academically, physically, spiritually, and socially,” we desire to partner with parents in educating their children with excellence. We accomplish this through a community network of teachers, staff, parents, students, and extended family. We provide a family-friendly environment where students build life-long relationships.
Because we are accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Middle States Association, we must meet high standards in curriculum, course offerings, teacher training and certification, and staffing. Our program is also recognized by the National Honor Society and the NCAA.
MACA’s goal is to strive for excellence in a variety of areas. We offer cutting edge technology, competitive sports, service opportunities, and fine arts programs for all age groups. In the high school, we offer a Digitally Enhanced Learning Program, regular and college preparatory diplomas, dual-enrollment classes, and an innovative internship program.
The best thing about MACA is that we try to put Christ at the center of what we do. We have weekly chapels, daily Bible classes, and numerous ministry projects. The second best thing about MACA is our students and families. I am confident that once you see MACA for yourself, you will want to be a part of it.
Fast Facts
School Founded: 1977
Additions/Renovations: 1981, 1987, 2007, 2009
School Capacity: 410
MACA provides more square footage per student than the public school system.
Total Enrollment (2018): 312
Accreditation:
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Middle States Association
Grades K-8: 2007 – Present;
High School: 2009 – Present
High School Opened: 2006
High School Enrollment (2018): 95
High School Internship Program:
began in 2006; over 1,000 internships completed
Chromebook: 1:1 Learning Program
iPad MS Program: began Fall 2015
Sports Teams: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track, Cheerleading
Average Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:12.8
NCAA Clearing House Approved:2009
Active Parent Association and Volunteer Network
MACA Booster Club
Achievement Data
MACA High School Students 2016-17 Average SAT and ACT Scores (all test-takers)
| Test | Critical Reading | Math | Writing | Essay/Science |
| SAT | 593 | 582 | 30 | 5.5 |
| Range | 200-800 | 200-800 | 10-40 | 2-8 |
| ACT | 26.8 | 22.4 | 24.4 | 24.2 |
| Benchmark | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 |
Of Interest
- Opportunities for Dual-Enrollment Classes (College and High School)
- Digitally Enhanced Learning Program – All MACA High School students assigned a personal Chromebook – Mobile iPad is used in Elementary and Middle School
Academics
Honor Roll/Diploma Honors Grading Scale –
A =92 – 100, B = 82 – 91
High School Transcripts GPA – 4.0 scale where A=90-100
Weighted High School GPA – 5.0 scale where A=90-100
Honors Classes and AP Classes – 5.0 scale where A=90-100
PSATs – administered each year to all 10th and 11th graders
Terra Nova – administered each year to all 2nd-5th & 7th graders
National Honor Society – inaugural year 2010
National Junior Honor Society – inaugural year 2014
Accomplishments
- 1 National Merit Scholarship Winner 2017
- 1 National Merit Scholarship Finalist 2015
- 2 National Merit Scholarship Finalists 2014
- American Statistical Association Poster contest – National winners 2009 (3rd) and 2010 (2nd); Regional winner 2011 (1st)
- VFW Voice of Democracy winners
Maryland State Runner-Up 2017 - VFW Patriot’s Pen essay winners
- ACSI Fine Arts winners
- MACS Fine Arts winners
- NMSQT Commended Student 2010, 2014, 2015
- Student–Designed School Website
- Student IT Team
Sports – Sample MACA Championships
- MIAC Champions – Boys Varsity Soccer 2015, 2016
- MIAC Champions – Boys Varsity Basketball 2017
- MIAC Champions – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 2017
- MIAC Champions – Boys Varsity Baseball 2017
- NCSAA Champions – Varsity Girls & Boys Track & Field 2015
- NACA Champions Division III – Varsity Girls Basketball 2012
- MACSAC Champions – Boys Varsity Baseball 2011
- MACSAC Champions – Girls Varsity Basketball Teams 2010-2012
- NACA National Champions – Boys Varsity Cross Country 2011
- MACSAC Champions – Boys Varsity Soccer 2010
- MACSAC Championships – Varsity Cheer – 2011, 2012
- MD Association of Christian Schools – 21 Championships 2009 – 2015
MACA Graduates
Average Community Service Hours: 209 hours per student
Sample of MACA Students’ College Acceptances
| American University | McDaniel College |
| Baptist Bible College | Messiah College |
| Bob Jones University | Mount Saint Mary’s College |
| Cairn University | Salisbury University |
| Cedarville University | Taylor University |
| Eastern University | Temple University |
| Gordon College | Towson State University |
| Grand Canyon University | University of California-Berkeley |
| Grove City College | University of Delaware |
| Hood College | University of Maryland |
| John Brown University | UM, Baltimore Campus |
| Kent State | University of Tampa |
| Lancaster Bible College | Virginia Military Institute |
| Liberty University | Waynesburg University |