St Joseph Christian School
5401 B Gene Field Road, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506-0645 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (816)279-3760
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St. Joseph Christian School is a non-denominational, private Christian school strategically located to serve pre-k through twelfth grade students from the Northwest Missouri/Northeast Kansas area. The school’s purpose is to partner with Christian parents in their God-given responsibility to encourage, discipline, and instruct their children. Based in a biblical worldview, instruction at SJCS builds in core curricula at the lower levels and expands to provide college-preparatory course-work at the upper levels, as well as NILD (National Institute for Learning Disabilities) services pre-k - 12. ...read more  

School Overview:
St Joseph Christian School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Year Founded 1988
County Buchanan County, MO
Student Body
Total Students 350 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MO ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 18%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 19 students
Kind - 28 students
Grade 1 - 33 students
Grade 2 - 32 students
Grade 3 - 19 students
Grade 4 - 21 students
Grade 5 - 20 students
Grade 6 - 23 students
Grade 7 - 26 students
Grade 8 - 30 students
Grade 9 - 32 students
Grade 10 - 20 students
Grade 11 - 26 students
Grade 12 - 21 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 27%
Average Class Size 12
Number of AP Courses 1
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average ACT score 23
This School ( MO ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 179 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Aug. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,700
Tuition Notes $4,700.00 for grades 7 - 12 $4,340.00 for grades 5 - 6 $4,240.00 for grades 1 - 4 $2,980.00 for grades K $1,900.00 for grades Pre K
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,275
Acceptance Rate 98%
Headmaster Lydia Zuidema
Admissions Director Vicki Lipira
Admissions Associate Scott Jenkins
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 6

Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryFootball
Track and FieldVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6

Extracurriculars
Student CouncilNational Honor Society
Fellowship of Christian AthletesDrama
Class OfficersChapel Team
 
School Notes:
  • Core Values of SJCS
  • Scholarship: Maximizing academic achievement for all students.
  • Jesus Christ: Encouraging all students to make Jesus Christ LORD of their lives.
  • Character: Encouraging the development of Christ-like character in all students.
  • Service: Providing opportunities for all students to serve Jesus Christ by serving others.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 64506 )
School Zip ( 64506 ) ( MO ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,773 people 5,593,929 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 33% 18%
Population Average Age 39 years old 36.1 years old
Average Household Size 2.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $40,627 $44,716
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 44 years old
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1. South Park Christian Academy - 57 students - view location
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