A microschool is a small school no more than 150 students. It is both small in building size and student enrollment. A microschool keeps overhead and operational costs low in order to keep tuition low.

At Mercy Christian Academy, our goal is to make our education available to all families, regardless of income. Our yearly tuition is set at $5,000. We recognize this is more than many families can pay. We offer generous scholarships to help lower the cost of tuition. Scholarship amounts are determined by a number of factors: income, household size, and the number of children you have attending MCA. While every family pays something in tuition, we work hard to find donors to help ensure an MCA education is accessible to all.

Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA has generously provided plenty of classroom space for MCA to meet in this year. The classrooms are large and full of sunlight, and there is also plenty of green space to allow the kids ample time outdoors. Studying nature and playing outside is an important aspect of our learning philosophy. The church staff is excited about the spiritual impact our school is having on children and families in our community.

There are over 25 failing schools in Caddo Parish. The failing schools mostly affect our low-income and middle-class neighbors. Currently, less than 5% of low-income children attend A-rated schools. We believe God cares about this inequity. Our school intentionally holds space for middle and low-income families. In order to off-set the expensive cost of tuition, we raise funds from outside donors. Our donors sponsor a child’s tuition and help cover part of the cost. At Mercy Christian, we believe God has shown each of us mercy, and as God has been merciful to us, he calls us to be merciful to our neighbors.

A core component of our curriculum is the person and work of Jesus Christ. Board members, teachers, and administrators believe and live out this faith as witnesses, both to MCA students and also to the world around us. At the same time, the school welcomes all children regardless of background or faith. Students will read, study, and memorize Scripture, attend daily devotions (morning prayers and hymns), and participate in weekly chapel. Other subjects will be taught in a way that emphasizes Jesus Christ as Creator and Redeemer.

Mercy Christian Academy is exciting for many reasons, but we will highlight two:

1. Since we are a donor-based school, we raise money to offer generous scholarships to our students. We don’t want tuition to hinder children from receiving a Christ-centered education, so we partner with donors to make this happen. This lowers the financial burden of a full tuition.

2. Our GROWN educational values as expressed through our curriculum make for a rich and beautiful education. Rather than focusing on sports or extra-curricular activities, our curriculum itself is the best part of our school, forming students that love to learn.

Our school’s scripture is Psalm 36:7 “How precious is your steadfast love, oh Lord. The children of men find refuge under the shadow of your wings.” To remind us and our students that God is a refuge, our school’s mascot is the eagle.

We currently have 27 students. We have 2 blended classes: a K/1st grade class and a 2nd/3rd grade class. There are two teachers in each blended class. Next year we will plan to have no more than 50 students. Kindergarten will be in a “self-contained classroom” with 10 students. 1st and 2nd grade will compose a cohort with two teachers and no more than 20 students. 3rd and 4th grade will compose a cohort with two teachers and no more than 20 students. We have room for 10 students in Kindergarten and fewer students in the upper grades.

Enrollment is closed for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Enrollment for the 2024 - 2025 school will open January 1st, 2024.

No, there are no positions currently open.

We are excited about your heart to give mercy! There are many exciting ways to give. Click on our Donate Page to read more about how to give.