Southwest Christian High School

1981 Bavaria Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318-0553
Tel: (952)556-0040
Grades: 9 - 12 | 187 students
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Southwest Christian is an independent, evangelical Christian high school located in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis. Their mission is to train students to think and act biblically toward their world in their academic, athletic, and artistic achievement. Southwest offers a rigorous, college-prep education and emphasizes both personal discipleship and understanding the worldviews of our culture. For a school of its size, SWCHS offers a comparatively large number of electives, varsity sports, and opportunities in fine arts, resulting in a highly-involved, well-rounded student body. SWCHS draws students from over 25 different communities in the southwest metro of the Twin Cities.

School Overview:
Southwest Christian High School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences, Dyslexia
Year Founded 1996
Student Body
Total Students 187 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (MN School Avg.: 16%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 55%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AP English 11
AP English 12 AP Macro-Economics
AP US Government AP US History
AP World History Honors Biology
Honors English 10 Philosophy and Worldview
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,150
Tuition Notes Financial aid is available.
% on Financial Aid 30%
Admissions Director Sue Beuning
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Dance
Equestrian Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ceramics Club Drama
FIRST Robotics Hospitality Committee
National Art Society Praise and Worship Band
Social Committee Spiritual Life Committee
Sports Committee Student Council

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