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Whole-Student Formation Wheel

Every student’s wheel looks different.

At Portsmouth Christian Academy, whole-child formation is not a one-time experience. It is a steady deepening over time. As students move through each season at PCA, they grow in skill and interest in academics, character, leadership, athletics and creativity. Every lane reinforces the others, shaping graduates who are prepared, grounded, and ready to lead with purpose.

At the center is our commitment to building Christian character in every student. And, in every area, we see Christian character formation as central to every child’s personal development.

Infographic on a maroon background showing school stats: 650 students, 3.8 GPA, 21 sports teams, 70-acre campus, 6 music ensembles, 12:1 ratio, 1,200+ alumni, founded 1979, 50+ towns served.
Infographic on a maroon background showing school stats: 650 students, 3.8 GPA, 21 sports teams, 70-acre campus, 6 music ensembles, 12:1 ratio, 1,200+ alumni, founded 1979, 50+ towns served.
Core values

Christ-Centeredness

Christ-Centeredness

A world view that embraces Christ as over all and in all

Biblical Integrity

Biblical Integrity

Actions and attitudes consistent with biblical teaching

Compassionate Community

Compassionate Community

Service and love in action

Curiosity

Curiosity

Awe, wonder, and exploration of God’s Word and His world

Excellence

Excellence

Discipline to pursue constant improvement

Humility

Humility

Recognition of who we are in relation to Christ and others

Joy

Joy

Delight in God
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“…To have teachers who reinforce all of the things our son learns at home is much more important to us than we may have realized when we first started thinking about school.”
-The Eastman Family