Seffner Christian Academy is a

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located in

Seffner, Florida Seffner is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida Hillsborough County is located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. In the 2020 census, the population was 1,459,762, making it the fourth-most ...

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. It was established in 1983. Seffner Christian enrolls over 600 students. In 2013, the ''Tampa Bay Business Journal'' listed SCA as Tampa's 21st most expensive private school, out of 23 rated.

Arts

Fine arts programs include Band, Choir, and Drama.

Athletics

The school's athletic teams are referred to as the Crusaders. Seffner Christian Academy has participated in the

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since 2005 and has appeared in 32 district finals and six regional finals as of 2012. Football was introduced to SCA in 2010, and in 2012 an SCA student was awarded the first football scholarship ever awarded by

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. For many years, the school has hosted the Jan Bennett basketball tournament, which raises funds to pay for Hillsborough County basketball all-star recognition and events. The school fields teams in the following sports: * Basketball * Football * Soccer * Volleyball * Baseball * Softball * Cheerleading * Cross country * Tennis * Track & field * Beach Volleyball

Demographics

The student body is evenly divided between male and female students. Approximately 55% are white, 22% Hispanic, 19% black and 4% Asian. The school has special programs to help working mothers.

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External links

Seffner Christian Academy website

Seffner Christian Academy Athletics website
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