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Desert Chapel Christian

630 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92264-0922 -

School Notes Overview:

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. ...

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School Overview:

	Desert Chapel Christian
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
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) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	37%
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 Literature	AP English Language
Average SAT score	540
Classroom dress code	Casual (polo shirt, khaki pants and shorts)
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* 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	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$4,500
Tuition Notes	5% Discount for payment in full 10 and 12 month payment plans
Acceptance Rate	90%
Sport
Total Sports Offered	7
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Football
	Golf	Softball
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	3
	Extracurriculars
	ASB	Drama Team
	Yearbook

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

In the News:

Lady Trojans bald visiting Eagles (Hi-Desert Star)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 09:19:43 pm
YUCCA VALLEY — CIF Division 4A is under way and for the Lady Trojans, the story was short and sweet as they easily defeated the visiting Eagles of Desert Chapel Christian from Palm Springs, 3-0, in a Tuesday match that lasted little more than an hour.
Estate opens its doors for Desert Chapel (The Desert Sun)
posted on May 1, 2009 at 01:16:51 am
The Elvis Presley legend recently scored another first, as his “Graceland of the West” opened its doors for the city's first permitted event-home function.
A quality education (The Desert Sun)
posted on March 8, 2009 at 08:19:20 am
Desert Chapel Christian School is an undiscovered gem in the valley. The class sizes are very small, 13 to 16. Tuition is one of the lowest, frequent field trips and special school events are the norm, and parents are invited to attend Chapel every Friday, put on by the children.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (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 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$39,173	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	55% / 45%