Brethren Christian Jr/sr High

21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646-0926
Tel: (714)962-6617
Grades: 6 - 12 | 412 students
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Brethren Christian exists to help Christian parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibility of di  ligent teaching and seeks to implement Christ's command of making disciples. By philosophy, purpose and design Brethren Christian is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered, high quality educational program consistent with Biblical truth. Its purpose is to minister to the whole person by fostering individual growth and preparing students for responsible interaction in society.

School Overview:
Brethren Christian Jr/sr High
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Brethren
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Learning differences addressed
Year Founded 1947
Student Body
Total Students 412 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 16% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB AP English Lit/Comp
AP Spanish Language AP Statistics
AP Studio Art AP United States History
AP World History Honors Wind Symphony
Honors World Lit/Comp
Average SAT score 1684
Classroom dress code Casual
(No uniforms required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Varies by Grade Level $7,010 - $11,790 Scholarships: *Need Based *Christian School Employee - 50% *Pastoral - 2/3 discount *Academic - New Students with 4.0 GPA - $2,000 Discount. *Music -See Website for details and restrictions
% on Financial Aid 27%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,725
Admissions Director Shelly Harris
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Flag Football Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 29 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
501.films - Video Production A21 - Abolishment of Human Injustice in the 21st Century
ASB Leadership Band Council
Brethren Book Club California Junior Scholastic Federation
California Scholastic Federation Cappies
Catz Club Chess Club
Class Council Comedy Sportz High School League
Drama Workshop Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Godz Girlz Green Machine
Invisible Children Journalism
LIGHT (Leadership in Gathering Hearts Together) Life Support Club
Math League Praise Band
Puppet Ministry SALSA Club
SALT (Service and Leadership Training) Sound/Tech Crew
Surf Club Thespian Society
Yearbook

School Notes:

  • Accreditation: In recognition of the outstanding education available at BCHS, Brethren Christian has been granted the highest level of accreditation by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

    Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Approved I-20 School

    Academics:

    College Prepatory Program meets UC A-G Requirements

    95% of students matriculate to college, most to 4-year universities.

    Average SAT Scores surpasses the national average by nearly 200 points.

    2012 AP pass rate  - 85%

    Extensive college planning provided: Succeed.Naviance, SAT/ACT Preparation, Princeton Review, individualized planning provided.

    Options Program for students with special needs.

    Award Winning Arts Program

    2011 - Brethren Christian named  a Winner of the 12th Annual Orange County Arts Achievement Award - Outstanding Arts Education Program

    Wind Ensemble: SCSBOA Regional Festival - Unanimous Superior.  2012 Winner of the Biola University Christian Invitational Band Festival - Large Band Division.

    8 O'Clock Jazz Band: 2012 - Irvine High School Jazz Festival - Unanimous Superior, first place

    Best High School Jazz Band - MACY Awards 2011, Cappies Awards 2012

    Jazz Combo - Winner of the John Philip Sousa Award - 107th Annual Huntington Beach Parade - 2011, 108th Annual Huntington Beach Parade - 2012

    Extensive Choir Program

    Drama: 2010 MACY Childress Award for "Fiddler on the Roof."  Numerous individual MACY and Cappie Awards

    Athletics:
    Warrior Athletics has been recognized for the following achievements:

    1970, 71, 72 CIF Football Champions

    1993 CIF Boys' Basketball Champions

    1998 CIF Girls' Basketball Champions

    2003 CIF Boys' Volleyball Champions

    Over 30 League Championships since 1990

    BC football alum(1994)Reggie Davis played 2 seasons in the NFL (San Diego Chargers), now a coach for the San Francisco 49ers

    Over 20 BC football players have played collegiate football

    8 BC football players have played professional football (AFL, NFL Europe)

    Over 60 All CIF athletes since 1990

    Over 20 League MVP's since 1990

    2004 Academy League Football Champs

    2005, 2009, 2010 Academy League Boys' Basketball Champs

    2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Academy League Boys' Volleyball Champs

    2003, 2005 Academy League Girls' Basketball Champs

    Recent BC athletes have signed athletic scholarships to Concordia University Irvine, Anderson University South Carolina , Colorado Christian University, Hope International University Fullerton, Liberty University Virginia, and Dubuque University Iowa.

    • Profile last updated: 04/17/2013

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 21,2012 - I have 3 children who have graduated from Brethren. All are now in top notch universities...aat the top of their class! They were so well prepared for college! AND FOR LIFE! I heartily recommend Brethren Christian!!!*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended May 21,2012 - Brethren Christian is an amazing school! The process that I went though to select a school for my children was extremely thorough. The criteria I required included a strong Christian emphasis, stellar academics, an excellent instrumental music program, a strong athletic program, and a positive social environment. My search took me to many schools that were strong in one area but lacked terribly in others. Brethren Christian was literally an answer to prayer! Though small, BC is doing amazing things! Where else can your student participate in OC''s best Christian school band program, play football under the guidance of a coach who played 10 years in the NFL, act in a play that wins award after award, while being challenged academically and taught to live his or her faith in an environment relatively free of cliques and negative social issues? I know without a doubt that my children would have never developed into the individuals they have, had they attended one of the bigger ''name brand'' private schools. In this case, big things really DO come in small packages and this was the absolute best gift I could have given my kids. We are truly blessed to be a part of the Warrior family.*-Posted by Parent *

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