Grand Rapids Christian High School
School Notes Overview:
Grand Rapids Christian High School's mission is to prepare students to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society. Students, parents and staff are made in the image of God and as a learning community are committed to fully developing students' gifts in ways that affirm and celebrate each person. Our school environment conveys God's love and motivates students to understand and delight in God's universe, exploring old and new questions, governed by a Biblical perspective. In and outside of the classroom, what we teach and how we teach will focus on understanding our God, the breadth of creation, and how we must respond to God. Our Christian learning community is committed to excellence, where all students are challenged to develop and use their God-given potential. Students are prepared to seek to reclaim God's world through work and service....
School Overview:
Grand Rapids Christian High School |
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| School Membership(s) | Christian Schools International (CSI) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Calvinist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Kent County, MI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1070 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 255 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 240 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 297 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 278 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:21 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Grand Rapids Christian High School's mission is to prepare students to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society. Students, parents and staff are made in the image of God and as a learning community are committed to fully developing students' gifts in ways that affirm and celebrate each person. Our school environment conveys God's love and motivates students to understand and delight in God's universe, exploring old and new questions, governed by a Biblical perspective. In and outside of the classroom, what we teach and how we teach will focus on understanding our God, the breadth of creation, and how we must respond to God. Our Christian learning community is committed to excellence, where all students are challenged to develop and use their God-given potential. Students are prepared to seek to reclaim God's world through work and service.
- Profile last updated: 02/05/2007
In the News:
- Plainwell survives regulation, falls in overtime heartbreaker to Unity Christian in boys soccer state semifinal (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 08:06:45 am
Hudsonville Unity Christian’s Greg Timmer and Plainwell’s Andrew Urban battle for possession during Wednesday night’s Division 2 semifinal at Grand Rapids Christian. Unity Christian scored in the 91st minute, firing the ball during the first of two possible sudden... - Hope men's soccer team ties Olivet, fails to clinch MIAA title (The Holland Sentinel)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 11:10:51 pm
Hope leads Calvin College by two points heading into Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. showdown with the Knights at Grand Rapids Christian High School. Each win in MIAA play is worth three points. - Kyle Farris a force up front for Plainwell soccer team headed to state semifinals (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 07:51:45 am
Plainwell’s Kyle Farris, left, works against Sturgis’ Jesus Garcia during a Division 2 regional championship game last week. Farris leads the Trojans with 31 goals. - (Jonathon Gruenke | Gazette) PLAINWELL — Having shared the offensive end of a... - Plainwell stands up against Sturgis attack, advances to Division 2 state soccer semifinals (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 04:51:35 am
Plainwell’s Kyle Farris, right, runs to the bench in celebration after defeating Sturgis 3-2 during Thursday evening’s MHSAA Division 2 regional championship soccer game at Vicksburg High School. - (Jonathon Gruenke / Gazette) VICKSBURG — Every Sturgis ball that... - City Commission tables land swap deal for former Department of Human Services building (The Grand Rapids Press)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 07:25:38 pm
GRAND RAPIDS -- City commissioners put the brakes on a proposed land swap with Kent County on Tuesday, saying they were not sure the city is ready to take on added property that includes the county's former Department of Human Services building at 415 Franklin St. SE.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49506) | School Zip (49506) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,864 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 54% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $52,248 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.7 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 58 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (49506) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 71% / 29% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Grand Rapids Christian Middle School - 286 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Catholic Central High School - 771 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- West Michigan Lutheran High School - 21 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Plymouth Christian High School - 180 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Northpointe Middle/high School - 420 students - 4.5 mi. away - view location
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