Alpha Beacon Christian School

525 W. 42nd Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94403-0944 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Alpha Beacon offers families a Bible-based education with emphasis on character training in order to prepare young people to become the godly leaders of tomorrow....

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Alpha Beacon Christian School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded 1969
County San Mateo County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 140 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 60% 37%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 7 students
Pre-K - 10 students
Kind - 15 students
Grade 1 - 13 students
Grade 2 - 12 students
Grade 3 - 10 students
Grade 4 - 6 students
Grade 5 - 7 students
Grade 6 - 10 students
Grade 7 - 8 students
Grade 8 - 6 students
Grade 9 - 9 students
Grade 10 - 8 students
Grade 11 - 12 students
Grade 12 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 26%
Average Class Size 12
Number of AP Courses 3
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $3,000 to $9,500 (2008 - 2009 school year, from part-time Pre-School & Pre-K up through Grade 12). 10% tuition discount for a second child living in the same family household. Pre-School morning program is available 2, 3, and 5 days
% on Financial Aid 20%
Acceptance Rate 95%
Sport
Total Sports Offered 3
 
Sports
BasketballSoccer
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6
 
Extracurriculars
CheerleadingCommunity Service
Music and Performing ArtsStudent Council
Washington, D.C. trip every 3 yearsYearbook

School Notes:

  • Alpha Beacon students have traditionally maintained high academic standings in mathematics, sciences, history, and the English language.
  • Alumni of Alpha Beacon have attended and graduated from major universities, including UC California, Stanford, West Point, Azusa Pacific, and Biola University.
  • International students are accepted (I 20--SEVIS), provided that they demonstrate proficient English language skills, both written and spoken. Extracurricular activities include high school sports, performing arts and trips to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.
  • Profile last updated: 08/26/2009

In the News:

  • Class notes (San Mateo Daily Journal)
    posted on July 25, 2009 at 07:22:06 am
    Bryan Tan, a sixth grader at Alpha Beacon Christian School in San Mateo, came in 13th overall out of 46 students from around the nation who competed in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) national spelling bee held in May in Washington, D.C. He placed third among four top contestants in the regional Sacramento ACSI bee, qualifying for nationals.
  • San Carlos teen gets college degree, $20,000 scholarship (San Mateo County Times)
    posted on June 21, 2009 at 10:39:03 pm
    A San Carlos teen recently earned a college degree and a $20,000 scholarship all while finishing high school. Joshua Steinberg, 18, was awarded an associate degree at Cañada College in Redwood City and a Karl S.
  • A dream of art (San Mateo Daily Journal)
    posted on June 9, 2009 at 07:49:49 am
    Art became a passion for Heejin “Maryanne” Kim at a young age. While in public elementary school, Kim began taking extra art classes at an academy to qualify for Yewon Arts Middle School in Korea. The work paid off and Kim was admitted.
  • Brave boy faces battle (San Mateo Daily Journal)
    posted on May 29, 2009 at 07:04:41 am
    Six-year-old Sam Valiant searched through the open areas at Indian Springs Park in San Mateo Thursday looking for the perfect rock. Valiant strained to carry a rock, which he described to be just as heavy as it looked, to the rock-based creek that streamed through the park.
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Wayne and Margaret Pepple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary (San Jose Mercury News)
    posted on March 29, 2009 at 06:13:59 am
    Wayne and Margaret Pepple of Palo Alto will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house for family and friends on April 18.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94403)
School Zip (94403)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 37,919 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 48% 32%
Population Average Age 38 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $67,152 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 50 years old 41 years old
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