Desert Chapel Christian
630 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92264-0922 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (760)327-2772
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Desert Chapel Christian School, under the auspices of Desert Chapel, was established in January of 1980. A Middle School was added in 1990 with our High School being added in 1999. School curriculum is chosen from a vast variety of publishers so that we may provide the finest possible academically challenging courses for our students while maintaining a distinctively Christian perspective on education. Our dedicated staff pledges to continue our commitment to academic and spiritual excellence enveloped in a strong and loving Bible believing environment. The mission of Desert Chapel Christian School is to provide students with a Christ-centered and biblically-directed education, which will encourage a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, establish academic excellance, promote Christian values and develop leadership characteristics that will both benefit society and bring honor to God. ...read more  

School Overview:
Desert Chapel Christian
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1980
County Riverside County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 341 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 23% 39%
Students by Grade
Kind - 18 students
Grade 1 - 28 students
Grade 2 - 25 students
Grade 3 - 19 students
Grade 4 - 38 students
Grade 5 - 28 students
Grade 6 - 35 students
Grade 7 - 27 students
Grade 8 - 33 students
Grade 9 - 21 students
Grade 10 - 27 students
Grade 11 - 26 students
Grade 12 - 16 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 20%
Number of AP Courses 2

Advanced Courses
AP English LiteratureAP English Language
Average SAT score 540
Classroom dress code Casual
(polo shirt, khaki pants and shorts)
This School ( CA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Sep. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,500
Tuition Notes 5% Discount for payment in full 10 and 12 month payment plans
Acceptance Rate 90%
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 7

Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringFootball
GolfSoftball
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 3

Extracurriculars
YearbookDrama Team
ASB 
 
School Notes:
  • At Desert Chapel Christian School we expect our students to grow and develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
  • Spiritually - our students acquire foundational knowledge of the Bible and are invited to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Intellectually - they develop logical and critical thinking skills and learn to communicate effectively using oral and written language.
  • Physically - students develop and understand the basis for maintaining physically fit bodies and living a healthy lifestyle.
  • Socially - they are encouraged to display a healthy relationship with peers, family, school and the community they live.
  • Profile last updated: 03/06/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 92264 )
School Zip ( 92264 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 18,869 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 32%
Population Average Age 54 years old 33.3 years old
Average Household Size 1.9 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $39,173 $50,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.7 rooms 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 42 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (92264)



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% Owning / % Renting 66% / 34% 55% / 45%
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1. Calvary Christian School - 77 students - view location
2. The Palm Valley School - 279 students - view location
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